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Installing Charge Air Cooler

  1. Position the charge air cooler module on two threaded bolts on the body.
  2. Use two hexagon-head bolts (M8 x 16) and one M8 hexagon nut to secure the charge air cooler bracket in the wheel housing.
    Fig 1: Identifying Threaded Joint For Charge Air Cooler Bracket In Wheel Housing
    G09828347Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Position the bracket on the rear side using one hexagon-head bolt (M8 x 16) and one M8 hexagon nut, then tighten all threaded joints. → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft. lb.) 
    Fig 2: Identifying Threaded Joint On Rear Side
    G09828348Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Use two speed nuts (a/f 13) to secure the heat protection panel to the underside of the charge air cooler bracket.
    Fig 3: Locating Speed Nuts On Rear Heat Protection Panel
    G09828349Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Pre-fit the spring clamps for suction and pressure hoses on the charge air cooler.
  6. Replace O-rings on suction and pressure hoses and grease them with Kluber Syntheso Glep (available from Porsche Parts Service).
  7. Insert suction and pressure hoses into the rapid-action couplings on the charge air cooler. The connection must engage audibly. Pull to check that connection is secure.