Installing the left-hand charge air cooler

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Replace hose (1).
Parts: Hose
Position hose (1) with hose clamps (2) as shown.
Replace hose (5).
Parts: Hose
Position the hose (5) and the hose clamp (3) (diameter 60-80 mm) at the top.
Ensure that the hose clamp at the top (3) in the area of threaded connection is aligned with the screw on boost pressure sensor.

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Position hose clamp (4) on hose (5) (diameter of 77-84 mm) at the bottom.
Ensure that the hose clamp at the bottom (4) in the area of the threaded connection is aligned with the rubber mount on the charge air cooler.
Guide in and position charge air cooler (2) at the bottom.
Tighten hose clamp (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

hose
hose	Tightening torque	3.5 Nm

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Position the connecting plate (2) between the charge air coolers.
Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Connecting plate of charge air cooler
screw	Tightening torque	6.5 Nm

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Connect hose (2).
The retaining clip (1) must snap-in audibly.

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Engage the holder (2) on the charge air cooler.
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Charge air cooler top
M6x30 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Connect the line (1) and lock.

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Position the holder (3) in the groove (4).
Tighten down screw (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Charge air cooler bottom
M6x18 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

Secure the wiring harness mounting (1).

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Tighten hose clamp (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

hose
hose	Tightening torque	3.5 Nm

Tighten hose clamp (2).

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

hose
hose	Tightening torque	3.5 Nm

Slide the hose (2) onto the studs of the charge air cooler.
Replace the hose clamps (3) and the hose.
Parts: Hose clamps and hose
Fasten the hose clamps (3).
Thread in the hose (1) in the holder on the charge air cooler (4).

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Slide the hose (2) onto the studs of the charge air cooler.
Replace the hose clamps and the hose.
Parts: Hose clamps and hose
Fasten the hose clamps (3).

Feed the hose (1) into the holder on the charge air cooler (4).

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Attach the coolant lines (2).
The retaining clips (1) must snap-in audibly.

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Position the cable in the cable bracket (2).
Lock the cable bracket (2).
Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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