Removing Charge Air Cooler

Removing Charge Air Cooler







CAUTION: Please observe the general warning notes and working regulations.

WARNING:
- The cable connector for the airbag sensor remains connected. Only the cable from the sheetmetal clip to the air guide is removed.
- Airbag could inflate when airbag sensor is unplugged.

1. Remove front spoiler.
2. Pull air guide in front of charge air cooler off to the side.







3. Release airbag sensor cable from sheetmetal clip. Leave cable plug on the airbag sensor.







4. Disconnect lower pressure pipe. To do so, lever out wire clips using a screwdriver -1- and pull off tube. Put wire clips back into installation position immediately.







5. Unscrew the two hexagon socket head bolts (M6 x 20) on the pressure pipe-arrows-and pull off pressure pipe.







6. Pull off air guide to air cleaner housing.







7. Unscrew the three fastening screws on the charge air cooler -arrows-,press the charge air cooler carefully towards the tyres and remove sideways.