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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

SA9111E Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the charge air cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  2. Object Number: 1413270  Size: SH
  3. Remove the pushpin fasteners from the air dam.
  4. Remove the air dam.

  5. Object Number: 877658  Size: SH
  6. Remove the condenser bolts.

  7. Object Number: 877659  Size: SH
  8. Slide the condenser down to disengage the upper mounting tabs from the radiator.
  9. Reposition the condenser to allow access to the charge air cooler radiator.

  10. Object Number: 1413203  Size: SH
  11. Remove the mounting bolt from the lower left side of the charge air cooler radiator.

  12. Object Number: 1413202  Size: SH
  13. Remove the mounting bolt from the lower right side of the charge air cooler radiator.

  14. Object Number: 1402987  Size: SH
  15. Slide the charge air cooler down to disengage the upper mounting tab from the radiator.
  16. Remove the charge air cooler radiator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1402987  Size: SH
  1. Install the charge air cooler radiator.
  2. Slide the charge air cooler up to engage the upper mounting tab to the radiator.

  3. Object Number: 1413202  Size: SH
  4. Install the mounting bolt to the lower right side of the charge air cooler radiator.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1413203  Size: SH
  6. Install the mounting bolts to the lower left side of the charge air cooler radiator.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).


    Object Number: 877659  Size: SH
  8. Slide the condenser up to engage the upper mounting tabs into the radiator.

  9. Object Number: 877658  Size: SH
  10. Install the condenser bolts.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).


    Object Number: 1413270  Size: SH
  12. Install the air dam with the pushpin fasteners.
  13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling .