SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing charge air cooler t  Removing → Anchor t  Installing → Anchor Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  counterhold -T10038-, see equivalent

t  Centre guide -T20070-, see equivalent → Anchor t  Torque wrench kit -SAT 8010-, see equivalent → Anchor t  Base -T20174-, see equivalent → Anchor Removing   WARNING The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.   Note t  When removing the intercooler, it is not necessary to drain the coolant nor remove the upper and lower coolant hoses. t  To avoid damage to the condenser and refrigerant pipes/sleeves, take care not to bend, twist or stretch the pipes/sleeves excessively.

–  Release the fasteners -arrows- to remove the central soundproofing panel.

–  Remove the connecting hose »hot side«. For this purpose loosen hose clamp -Arrows-.

–  Remove the connecting hose »cold side« from the intercooler. For this purpose, loosen the hose clamp -arrow-.

–  Unplug electrical connection -1- from the radiator fan -V7-.   Note The item -arrow- can be disregarded. –  Bring lock carrier into service position: → Bodywork, exterior fitting work; Rep. gr.50

–  Press the upper locking elements -1- on both sides to remove the air duct from the radiator. Take the duct out upwards -arrow-.

–  Unscrew the bolts -1- that fasten the radiator to the lock carrier plate.   Note Disregard item -2-.

–  Lift the cooler / condenser / intercooler unit and move in the direction of the -arrow- For releasing the fixings -1-, remove the unit from the lock carrier.   Note In order to avoid damage to the condenser or the pipes/hoses of the refrigerant, avoid pulling, bending or twisting excessively.

–  Fix the cooler / condenser / intercooler unit to the lock carrier using the retaining tool -T10038- as shown in the illustration.

–  For separating the intercooler -1- from the cooler, press the locking element using a suitable tool.

–  Move the intercooler -1- to the right and remove from the cooler -2-. –  Remove the intercooler. Installing –  Mount the unit of the coolant radiator and supercharger from underneath. –  Insert the locking element of the coolant radiator to the supercharger correctly.

–  Insert both centring pins of the charged air cooler in their mountings on the lock carrier -1-. Continue the installation in the reverse order of removal sequence, observing the following:   WARNING Make sure that the locking elements have been connected correctly from the radiator to the supercharger.   Note t  The supercharger air system should not leak t  The sleeves for the hoses and the supercharger air flow tubes should be free of oil and grease before fitting. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct hose clips (same as original equipment) → Parts catalogue.