Removal and Installation Removal | -
Evacuate the air conditioning (A/C) system. For additional information, refer to: Klimaanlage entleeren, evakuieren und befüllen (412-00, General Procedures). | | -
Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to: Kühler (303-03B, Removal and Installation). | | -
Remove the cover from the front bumper. For additional information, refer to: Abdeckung - vorderer Stoßfänger (501-19, Removal and Installation). | | -
Remove the front bumper (right-hand side shown). | | -
Remove the upper right-hand retaining bolts of the intercooler. | | -
Remove the upper left-hand retaining bolts of the intercooler. | | -
CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant line to prevent dirt ingress. Detach the lower refrigerant line from the condenser. | | -
CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant line to prevent dirt ingress. Detach the upper refrigerant line from the condenser. | | -
Disconnect the intercooler outlet pipe from the intercooler. - Remove the snap ring.
- Detach the pipe.
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Remove the lower left-hand retaining bolt of the intercooler. | | -
Remove the lower right-hand retaining bolt of the intercooler. | | -
Remove the intercooler with the condenser. | Installation | -
NOTE:Install new refrigerant line O-rings. NOTE:Coat the refrigerant line O-rings with clean refrigerant oil before installation. Install the components in the reverse order. | | |