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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the charge air cooler coolant system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling
  2. Remove upper intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement

  3. Object Number: 2140035  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the quick connect fitting (1) at the cooler. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
  5. Remove the charge air cooler coolant hose (2) from the cooler.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  7. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

  8. Object Number: 2140034  Size: SH
  9. Disengage tension on the charge air cooler coolant hose clamp (1) using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
  10. Remove the charge air cooler coolant hose (2) from the pump.
  11. Remove the charge air cooler coolant hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the charge air cooler coolant hose to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 2140034  Size: SH
  3. Install the charge air cooler coolant hose (2) to the pump.
  4. Engage tension on the charge air cooler coolant hose clamp (1) using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
  5. Install the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
  6. Lower the vehicle.

  7. Object Number: 2140035  Size: SH
  8. Install the charge air cooler coolant hose (2) to the cooler.
  9. Connect the quick connect fitting (1) at the cooler. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
  10. Install upper intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
  11. Fill the charge air cooler coolant system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling