Intercooler, Remove and Install (Turbo-Charging)

Intercooler, Remove and Install

  Remove

Remove front panelling – see operation "Front Panelling, Remove and Install" in group "A". Remove front member (impact absorber) – see operation "Front Member (Impact Absorber), Replace" in group "A". Remove charge air hose (2) from intercooler and charge air pipe. Remove charge air hose (1) from intercooler and set aside to rear.

Remove fastening bolt (2) and detach oil cooler from intercooler. Open fastening clips (1) and unclip oil lines – oil circuit remains closed. Detach intercooler (3) from radiator and remove upwards out of bracket. Remove intercooler. When replacing intercooler: remove air charge pipe (4).

  Install

Insert intercooler and attach to radiator – tightening torque 5 Nm / 4 lbf. ft.

Attach oil cooler to intercooler – tightening torque 5 Nm / 4 lbf. ft.

Clip oil lines into fastening clips.

Attach charge air hose to intercooler – tightening torque – 3.5 Nm / 2.6 lbf. ft.

Attach charge air hose to intercooler and charge air pipe – tightening torque – 3.5 Nm / 2.6 lbf. ft.

Install front member (impact absorber) – see operation "Front Member (Impact Absorber), Replace" in group "A".

Install front panelling – see operation "Front Panelling, Remove and Install" in group "A".