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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the charge air cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the rear intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Rear

  3. Object Number: 2171109  Size: SH
  4. Reposition the charge air cooler hose clamp (1) at engine using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
  5. Remove the charge air cooler hose (2) from the engine.

  6. Object Number: 2171101  Size: SH
  7. Reposition the charge air cooler hose clamp (1) at charge air cooler reservoir using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
  8. Remove the charge air cooler hose (2) from the charge air cooler reservoir.
  9. Remove the charge air cooler hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2171101  Size: SH
  1. Install the charge air cooler hose to the vehicle.
  2. Install the charge air cooler hose (2) to the charge air cooler reservoir.
  3. Reposition the charge air cooler hose clamp (1) at the charge air cooler reservoir using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .

  4. Object Number: 2171109  Size: SH
  5. Install the charge air cooler hose (2) to engine.
  6. Reposition the charge air cooler hose clamp (1) at engine using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
  7. Install the rear intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Rear
  8. Fill the charge air cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling.