FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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IA6 - Charge Air Cooler Condition and Leakage



^ Visually inspect the charge air cooler for cracks, corrosion, restrictions, or other damage.

^ Disconnect the charge air cooler inlet and outlet hoses, plug the inlet hose, and seal securely.





^ Connect Rotunda Radiator Pressure/Heater Core Tester 021-00012 and Rotunda Cooling System Adapter 021-00053 or equivalents to the charge air cooler outlet.

^ Apply 82.7-103.4 kPa (12 to 15 psi) of pressure.

^ Does the charge air cooler maintain pressure?

YES -- Go to IA7. IA7 - Throttle Linkage

NO -- Locate and Repair the leak or replace the charge air cooler.