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Removing Charge Air Cooler

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  1. Loosen air scoop for throttle valve -1-  , line for positive crankcase ventilation -2-  and vacuum line -3-  .
    1. 1.1 Loosen screw-type clamp -4-  and pull air scoop for throttle valve -1-  off the charge-air cooler.
    2. 1.2 Release and disconnect positive crankcase ventilation line -2-  .
    3. 1.3 Release and disconnect vacuum line -3-  .
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    Air box for throttle valve on charge-air cooler

  2. Release and disconnect cable plugs for boost pressure sensor -1-  and recirculating air valves -2-  .
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    Cable plugs for boost pressure sensor and ambient air valves

  3. Remove -1-  loudspeakers for exterior acoustics.
    1. 3.1 Loosen spring band clamps -2-  and pull off lines.
    2. 3.2 Remove screws -3- 
    3. 3.3 Release and disconnect plug connection -4-  on the body.
    4. 3.4 Remove -1-  Loudspeakers for exterior acoustics.
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    Loudspeakers for exterior acoustics

  4. Disconnect pressure hose -1-  and recirculating air hose -2-  at the charge-air cooler.
    1. 4.1 Loosen screw-type clamps -3-  and pull off pressure hose -1-  .
    2. 4.2 Loosen spring band clamps -4-  and pull off recirculating air hose -2-  .
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    Pressure hose and recirculating air line

  5. Detach charge air cooler -1-  .
    1. 5.1 Unscrew screws -2-  .

      Replace screws during installation. 

    2. 5.2 Drill out head of support sleeve -3-  using a drill bit (approx. 10 mm in diameter) and push support sleeve -3-  forwards through the bracket.
    3. 5.3 Remove charge-air cooler -1-  .
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    Charge air cooler

  6. Remove air guides -1-  and -2-  .
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Air guides