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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the left wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
    IMPORTANT: After removing the charged air cooler duct, cover the turbocharger opening with tape in order to prevent entry of objects.
  2. Loosen the left charged air cooler inlet duct connector to turbocharger clamp (1).
    Fig 1: View Of Turbocharger Clamp & Charged Air Cooler Inlet Duct Connector
    GM1334380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the left charged air cooler inlet duct connector (4) from the turbocharger.
  5. Working through the left wheelhouse, loosen the charged air cooler inlet duct clamp (3) at the charged air cooler.
  6. Remove the left charged air cooler inlet duct.
    Fig 2: View Of Charged Air Cooler Inlet Duct & Clamps
    GM877283Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.