The charge air cooler (intercooler) is installed below the radiator of the engine cooling system.
The air passes through the cooler before entering the engine intake pipe.
The cooler is connected by air ducts to the turbocharger and the intake pipe.
The charge air cooler serves to improve performance and reduce pollutant emissions.
The temperature of the air compressed by the turbine increases.
The heated air is cooled by passing through the charge air cooler.
Cold air has a higher density, which allows more air to be supplied to the cylinders and thereby improves the efficiency of fuel combustion.
Preparing the car for work.
Disconnecting the negative terminal of the battery.
Removing the bumper from the car
Loosen the clamp that secures the pipe from the cooler to the intake pipe and disconnect the pipe from the cooler pipe.
Disconnect the pipe coming from the turbocharger from the cooler pipe
Unscrew the two bolts securing the cooler to the radiator frame
Unscrew the two bolts securing the radiator to the base of the frame
Lift the radiator of the cooling system, move it up and remove the cooler
If necessary, unscrew the four nuts and remove the lower part of the fan diffuser from the cooler
Install the cooler in reverse order