17 00 000 Fitting guard for intercooler

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Special tools required:

11 8 480

NOTE: Before beginning repair work in the engine compartment, fit guard 11 8 480 for intercooler.

IMPORTANT: The guard for the intercooler must be removed when the engine is running.
Driving with the intercooler guard fitted may result in engine damage.

Fit special tool 11 8 480.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool

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The yellow ribbed belt must hang down over the front bumper to remind all personnel that the intercooler guard is fitted (e.g. when the engine hood/bonnet is closed).