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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1774316  Size: SH
  1. Discharge the A/C (Air Conditioning) system, if equipped.
  2. Remove the radiator grille guide and grille. Refer to Grille Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 1820422  Size: SH
  4. Remove the engine under cover. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.
  5. Remove the hood primary latch support. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Replacement.

  6. Object Number: 1820433  Size: SH
  7. Remove the charge air cooler inlet/outlet hoses. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe and Outlet Pipe Replacement.
  8. Remove the A/C condenser from the radiator. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement.

  9. Object Number: 1822509  Size: SH
  10. Remove the radiator upper bracket.
  11. Remove the charge air cooler bolts.
  12. Remove the charge air cooler.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1822509  Size: SH
  1. Install the charge air cooler to the radiator.
  2. Install the charge air cooler bolts.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the radiator upper bracket and tighten.
  5. • The charge air cooler bolts to 8.5 N·m (75.2 lb in).
    • The radiator upper bracket bolts to 20 N·m (14.8  lb ft).