Removing the charge air cooler

Fig 1: Installation position for V8 Turbo charge air cooler

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Fig 2: Cable for airbag sensor

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WARNING: Airbag could inflate when airbag sensor is pulled off!

→ The cable connector for the airbag sensor remains connected. Only the cable from the sheetmetal clip to the air guide is removed.

1. Release airbag sensor cable from sheetmetal clip. Leave cable plug on the airbag sensor!

Fig 3: Air guide

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2. Pull air guide in front of charge air cooler off to the side.

Fig 4: Lower pressure pipe

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3. Disconnect lower pressure pipe. To do so, lever out wire clips using a screwdriver -1- and pull off tube. Put wire clips back into installation position immediately. → Lower pressure pipe → Pressure pipe with right pressure hose (other view) . See Fig 4 and Fig 5.

Fig 5: Pressure pipe with right pressure hose (other view)

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Fig 6: Mount for pressure pipe

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4. Unscrew the two hexagon socket head bolts (M6 x 20) on the pressure pipe -arrows- and pull off pressure pipe. See Fig 6.

Fig 7: Charge-air cooler air guide

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5. Pull off air guide to air cleaner housing.

Fig 8: Fastening screws on the charge air cooler

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6. Unscrew the three fastening screws on the charge air cooler -arrows- , press the charge air cooler carefully towards the tires and remove sideways. See Fig 8.