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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe Connector & Clamp
    GM1873387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the charge air cooler inlet pipe to the vehicle.
  2. Remove the turbocharger opening cover.
  3. IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten the charge air cooler connector clamp. If the clamp is overtightened, the connector may become distorted allowing separation of the connector from the pipe. Make sure the charge air cooler pipe is properly orientated.
  4. Install the charge air cooler inlet pipe connector (2) onto the turbocharger.
  5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Tighten the charge air cooler inlet pipe to turbocharger connector clamp (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the clamp to 8 N.m (70 lb in).

  7. Fig 2: View Of Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe Connector & Clamp
    GM1873388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle half way. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  9. IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten the charged air cooler pipe connector clamp. If the clamp is overtightened, the connector may become distorted allowing separation of the connector from the pipe. Make sure the charge air cooler pipe is properly orientated.
  10. Working through the wheelhouse, install the charge air cooler inlet pipe connector onto the charge air cooler.
  11. Tighten the charge air cooler inlet pipe to charge air cooler connector clamp (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the clamp to 8 N.m (70 lb in).

  12. Install the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (GMC) .
  13. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .