Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the charge air cooler inlet pipe to the vehicle.
- Remove the turbocharger opening cover.
- Install the charge air cooler inlet pipe connector (2) onto the turbocharger.
- Tighten the charge air cooler inlet pipe to turbocharger connector clamp (1).
Tighten: Tighten the clamp to 8 N.m (70 lb in).
- Raise and support the vehicle half way. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Working through the wheelhouse, install the charge air cooler inlet pipe connector onto the charge air cooler.
- 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).
- Install the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (GMC) .
- Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
NOTE:
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.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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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.