Charge Air Cooler: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the radiator, refer to RADIATOR .

-- Loosen the hose clamp -3- and -5-.

Fig 1: Identifying Senors And Clamps

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-- Disconnect the connector from the Charge Air Pressure Sensor - G31- -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and -4- and then remove the air guide pipe downward.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

-- Remove the bumper cover, refer to FRONT BUMPER COVER .

-- Remove the charge air cooler bracket bolts -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Charge Air Cooler Mount Bolts

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Vehicles with A/C system

NOTE: The condenser bolts are difficult to access. Use a 2nd technician to pry out the charge air cooler from the lower radiator mount. Now the charge air cooler can be tilted back and forth and the bolts are accessible.

-- Remove the condenser from the charge air cooler -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Condenser Bolts

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-- Attach the condenser and the cable tie to the lock carrier.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Remove the charge air cooler downward.