XC90 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2004)
Intercooler: Service and Repair
Charge Air Cooler
Charge air cooler (CAC), replacing
Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models, some variation may occur. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Preparatory work
Removing the battery lead and draining the air conditioning (A/C) system
Disconnect the battery negative lead. See: Battery, disconnecting See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Procedures/Battery,
Disconnecting.
Drain the air conditioning (A/C) system. See Refrigerant, draining See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant, Draining.
Removing the skidplate
Remove the 6 screws.
Lift up and slide the plate forward.
Remove the splash guard.
Note! There is a guide sleeve on the upper mounting for the plate. This must be lifted slightly so that the panel can be slid forward.
Draining coolant
Block the lower hose with lock grip pliers.
Install a hose on the nipple at the radiator.
Feed the hose down to a container.
Open the nipple and drain off the coolant.
Removing the cable duct and air duct
