Removing air guide for charge air cooling

Preliminary work: Disassemble the accessories of the rear spoiler (includes rear end, lower central heat shield and bumper). Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SPOILER .

1. Remove wheel housing liner. (Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL HOUSING LINERS, FRONT )
2. Pull the two connecting hoses off the charge air cooler. To do this, disconnect the connecting hose between the engine and charge air cooler at the separation point beneath the tail light. Unclip the safety bracket and pull out the hose.
   • Open hose clamp at bottom of charge air cooler and pull off the flange.
   Fig 1: Opening Hose Clamp At Bottom Of Charge Air Cooler

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3. Remove charge air cooler. To do this, disconnect both hose connections on the charge air cooler. Then unscrew the seven fastening screws on the charge air cooler (two at rear)
   • two at heat shield
   • and three in wheel housing. Remove charge air cooler.
   Fig 2: Removing Charge Air Cooler

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4. Unscrew cover panel.
   Fig 3: Removing Cover Panel

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5. Unclip intake pipe. Unclip the pipe at the bottom and lift out.
6. Unscrew the four fastening nuts.
   Fig 4: Removing Air Guide Fastening Nuts

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7. Pull air guide at the back end downwards and then take out of the body towards the rear.
   Fig 5: Removing Air Guide At Back End

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