Remove right charge air cooler

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can take up to 11 minutes. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan is not necessary.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT AT THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING THE FAN COWL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CARRIER PLATE .
Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE .

Release the cable (1) from the clamp (arrow).
Unlock lock (2).
Thread out the tank vent valve with holder (3) and place to one side.

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Loosen screws (1).
Feed out charge air line (2) and place to one side.
Release tank vent line (3) from the clamps (arrows).

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unlock the clamp (2).

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Unlock holder (1) and disconnect.
Unlock and disconnect the coolant line (2).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Feed the coolant line (1) out of the charge air cooler (2) and place to one side.
Loosen screw (3).

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Position the charge air cooler (1) as shown.
Unlock and disconnect the coolant line (2).

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Feed out right charge air cooler (1) and remove.

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