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Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Replacement



Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Replacement

Tools Required

GE-47622 Hose Clamp Pliers


Removal Procedure


Caution: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.

1. Remove the bolts from the charge air cooler reservoir.
2. Using GE-47622 compress the outlet hose clamp at the charge air cooler.
3. Remove the outlet hose.
4. Reposition the hose and the reservoir up to allow access to the hose clamps.




5. Reposition the charge air cooler reservoir hose clamps using GE-47622 .
6. Remove the charge air cooler reservoir hoses from the reservoir.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the charge air cooler hoses to the reservoir.
2. Reposition the hose clamp to secure the hose using GE-47622 .
3. Using GE-47622 compress the outlet hose clamp at the charge air cooler.
4. Install the outlet hose.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

5. Install the charge air cooler reservoir bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (70 lb in).

6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling (Procedures) .