Removing Charge Air Cooler

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Remove rapid-action coupling from bottom of suction hose and top of pressure hose by pulling the spring clamps on the charge air cooler.

Fig 1: Removing Suction Hose On Bottom Of Charge Air Cooler
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Undo two hexagon-head bolts (M8 x 16) and one M8 hexagon nut on the charge air cooler bracket in the wheel housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Charge Air Cooler Bracket In Wheel Housing
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Unscrew one hexagon-head bolt (M8 x 16) -2- , one M8 hexagon nut -1- on the charge air cooler bracket and one tapping screw at the rear side.

Fig 3: Locating M8 Hexagon Bolts On Rear Side
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Screw off two speed nuts (a/f 13) on the underside of the heat protection panel.

Fig 4: Locating Speed Nuts On Rear Heat Protection Panel
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Remove charge air cooler module.