Charge Air Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the hose clamps -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 duct pipe downward.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the :VAS6122 .

-- Remove the bumper cover. Refer to FRONT BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- 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. Lift the charge air cooler out of the lower cooler mounts with a second technician. Now the charge air cooler can be moved >>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.