Charge Air Cooler Inlet Connection (Engine Air Intake Hot Side)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen the clamp (1) that fastens the left air cooler duct (4) to the turbocharger.
- After removing the charge air cooler duct, protect the turbocharger opening to prevent entry of objects.
- 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.
- Remove the left charge air cooler inlet duct connector (4) from the turbocharger.
- Remove both fender wheelhouse liners. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) and Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (GMC) .
- Remove the air cleaner box tray bracket.
- Use the clamp to attach the J-46091-2 (1) from the J 46091
to the duct connector. See Special Tools
.
Tighten: Tighten the clamp to 8 N.m (70 lb in).
- Secure the J 46091 (1) safety cable (2) to a safe location (3). See Special Tools .
CAUTION:
Refer to Charge Air Cooler Caution
.
IMPORTANT:
After removing the intake manifold cover, protect the engine opening to prevent entry of objects.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
.