Removal Procedure
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- Remove the left wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement
in Body Front End.IMPORTANT: After removing the charged air cooler duct, cover the turbocharger opening with tape in order to prevent entry of objects.
- Loosen the left charged air cooler inlet duct connector to turbocharger clamp (1).
- Remove the left charged air cooler inlet duct connector (4) from the turbocharger.
- Working through the left wheelhouse, loosen the charged air cooler inlet duct clamp (3) at the charged air cooler.
- Remove the left charged air cooler inlet duct.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use a screwdriver or other tool to pry the hose loose. The hose can be torn or damaged. Loosen the hose by twisting.