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Intercooler: Service and Repair






Charge Air Cooler Component Overview


Follow the safety precautions when working on the charge air system and turbocharger. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Safety Precautions.

Observe the rules for cleanliness. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

Always follow these instructions before and during work.






1 Bolt

5 Nm

2 Mount

For the charge air cooler.

3 Charge Air Cooler

To remove, move the lock carrier into the service position. Procedures

4 Charge Air Hose

Cold side, bottom.

Ensure the hose is seated securely.

Replace the gasket if it is damaged or if it leaks.

Charge air cooler hose disconnecting and connecting. Refer to => [ Charge Air Cooler Hose, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair.

5 Clamp

5 Nm

6 to the Throttle Valve Control Module (J338)

7 Charge Air Hose

Cold side, top

Ensure the hose is seated securely.

8 Charge Air Pressure Sensor (G31)

With the intake air temperature sensor.

9 Bolt

3 Nm

10 Rubber Grommet

Replace if damaged.

11 Bolt

8 Nm

12 Charge Air Pipe

Cold side.

13 Charge Air Hose

Hot side, top

Ensure the hose is seated securely.

14 from the Turbocharger

15 Charge Air Pipe

Hot side.

16 Charge Air Hose

Hot side, bottom.

Ensure the hose is seated securely.

Replace the gasket if it is damaged or if it leaks.

Charge air hose connecting and disconnecting. Refer to => [ Charge Air Cooler Hose, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair.