17 51 000 Remove and install/replace charge air cooler

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FAN COWL .
• Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Partially release WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR .

Removal: 

Release screws (2) for front left cross connection.

Drill out blind rivets (1) for front left cross connection.

Fig 1: Front Left Cross Connection Blind Rivets And Screws

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Release screws (2) for front right cross connection.

Drill out blind rivets (1) for front right cross connection.

Fig 2: Front Right Cross Connection Blind Rivets And Screws

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Release front right charge air hose and disconnect from charge air cooler.

Fig 3: Front Right Charge Air Hose

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Release front left charge air hose and disconnect from charge air cooler.

Fig 4: Front Left Charge Air Hose

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Release front left and right locking pins (1) and remove locks (2).

Remove cross connection (3).

Fig 5: Cross Connection, Locking Pins And Locks

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Release screws (1), thread charge air cooler (2) out downwards and remove.

Fig 6: Charge Air Cooler And Screws

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Installation: 

Thread charge air cooler (2) in and install.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 2AZ .

Fig 7: Charge Air Cooler And Screws

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Install cross connection (3).

Install locks (2) and lock with locking pins (1).

Fig 8: Cross Connection, Locking Pins And Locks

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Replace screws (2) for front right cross connection and tighten.

Tightening torque 17 10 9AZ .

Renew blind rivets (1) for cross connection and rivet.

Parts:  Blind rivet.

Fig 9: Front Left Cross Connection Blind Rivets And Screws

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Replace screws (2) for front right cross connection and tighten.

Tightening torque 17 10 9AZ .

Renew blind rivets (1) for cross connection and rivet.

Parts:  Blind rivet.

Fig 10: Front Right Cross Connection Blind Rivets And Screws

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Connect front right charge air hose (1) and lock.

Charge air hose (1) must audibly engage on charge air cooler.

Fig 11: Front Right Charge Air Hose

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Connect front left charge air hose (1) and lock.

Charge air hose (1) must audibly engage.

Fig 12: Front Left Charge Air Hose

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