Charge Air Cooler

Charge Air Cooler

Removing

• If there are small impressions on the fins. Refer to => [ Coolers, Condensers and Charge Air Coolers, Installing ] Coolers, Condensers and Charge Air Coolers, Installing.

- Open the hook - arrow A - with a screwdriver - 1 -.






- Remove the air grille - 2 - from the bumper cover - arrow B -.

- Repeat the procedure on the other side of the vehicle.

- Remove the front noise insulation - 1 -.






- Remove the bolts - 1 - and - 2 - and remove the bumper cover noise insulation toward the rear.






- Remove the spreader clips - arrows - carefully push the pin - 1 - into the spreader clip - arrow A - to dimension - x -.






• Dimension - x - = 5 mm.

- Remove the spreader clip - 2 - and the pin.

- Lift the lock carrier cover - 3 - and hang it on the radiator grille.

- Remove bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the air duct - 1 - from the air filter housing intermediate flange - 2 -.

- Release the retaining tabs - arrows A - and tilt the left and right air ducts - 1 - toward the center of the vehicle - arrow B -.






- Remove the air guide tube from the charge air cooler by loosening the hose clamp - arrow -.






- Remove bolt - 1 -.

- Remove the air guide tube from the charge air cooler by loosening the hose clamp - 1 -.






- Push the lock downward - arrow A - and move the charge air cooler upward slightly in direction of - arrow B -.

• The installation location is shown with the bumper cover removed.

- Remove the charge air cooler upward from the radiator - arrows A - and push it in direction of - arrow B -.






- Pull the bumper cover forward and remove the charge air cooler off the left side downward - arrow C -.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• If there are small impressions on the fins. Refer to => [ Coolers, Condensers and Charge Air Coolers, Installing ] Coolers, Condensers and Charge Air Coolers, Installing.

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Charge Air Cooler Overview ] Charge Air Cooler Overview.

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

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model. Refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA.

• To mount the charge hoses on their connectors securely, spray the bolts on the used clamps with rust remover before installing.