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Installing the charge air cooler

  1. Re-install the shield of the exhaust system. Tighten the two fastening nuts on the side member for this purpose.
    Fig 1: Installing Shield Of Exhaust System
    G03093464Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install charge air cooler. To do so, place the charge air cooler back in the vehicle.
  3. Tighten the front two fastening nuts and the fastening screw in the wheel well, all to 23 Nm (17 ftlb.).
    Fig 2: Installing Charge Air Cooler
    G03093465Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the front fastening nut and the fastening screw to 23 Nm (17 ftlb.). Supply the two hose connections on the charge air cooler with new O-rings and fit them in place. The connections must audibly engage.
  5. Tighten the two sheetmetal nuts on the heat shield.
    Fig 3: Identifying Sheetmetal Nuts On Heat Shield
    G03093466Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Re-install the rear spoiler.

    TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CHARGE AIR COOLER

    Location Thread Tightening torque Nm (ftlb.)
    Fastening screws and nuts of the charge air cooler M8 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)