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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

GE-47622 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

    Caution: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.

  1. Remove the bolts from the charge air cooler reservoir.
  2. Using GE-47622 compress the outlet hose clamp at the charge air cooler.
  3. Remove the outlet hose.
  4. Reposition the hose and the reservoir up to allow access to the hose clamps.

  5. Object Number: 1380591  Size: SH
  6. Reposition the charge air cooler reservoir hose clamps.
  7. Remove the charge air cooler reservoir hoses from the reservoir.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1380591  Size: SH
  1. Install the charge air cooler hoses to the reservoir.
  2. Reposition the hose clamp to secure the hose.
  3. Using GE-47622 compress the outlet hose clamp at the charge air cooler.
  4. Install the outlet hose.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the charge air cooler reservoir bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling .