Charge Air Cooler, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- If there are small impressions on the fins, pay attention to the following. Refer to RADIATOR AND CONDENSER ASSEMBLY .

-- Replace the O-rings.

-- Place the radiator at an angle in the lower charge air cooler mount and engage the radiators with each other -arrow-. Pull to check that the catch is secure.

-- Pivot the charge air cooler with the radiator in the lock carrier. Pay attention that the radiator mount is seated correctly in the lock carrier.

-- Secure the radiator mount whose retainer was removed to the lock carrier -arrows- Bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.

Fig 1: Identifying Charge Air Cooler Bracket And Bolts

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-- Install the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Connect the coolant hose to the connector coupling. Refer to Fig 2.

Fig 2: Connecting Coolant Hose Coupling

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-- Fill the coolant. Refer to Coolant Mixture Ratio - Check the Coolant Level. .

NOTE:

All of the coolant must be changed if the radiator was replaced.

The hose connections and charge air system hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.

Secure hose connections with standard production clamps. Refer to the Parts Information.

In order to be able to securely mount the charge air hoses on their connections, the screws on the already used screw-type clamps must be sprayed with a rust remover before installing.