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To remove

  1. Remove the battery cover.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 1-3
    G03604518Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the battery cooling pipe.
  3. Remove the washer fluid filler pipe.
  4. Remove the upper radiator member.
  5. Remove the upper radiator cover.
  6. Raise the car.
  7. Remove the spoiler shield.
  8. Remove the lower radiator cover.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 8-10
    G03604519Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the hose clips on the charge air cooler hose.
    NOTE: If the hose clips are difficult to access, undo the front bumper shell.
  10. Remove the hoses from the charge air cooler.
  11. Lower the car.
  12. Remove the bolts from the condenser.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 12 & 14
    G03604520Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Use 83 95 212 Strap to secure the condenser and charge air cooler in the engine bay.
  14. Remove the bolts on the charge air cooler.
  15. Raise the car.
  16. Remove the lower charge air cooler mounting and leave them hanging.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 16
    G03604521Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the charge air cooler.