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Charge Air Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement



Charge Air Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Using a pick or a small flat-bladed screwdriver, remove and discard the quick connect fitting clip (1) from the charge air cooler outlet pipe.
3. Remove the charge air cooler outlet pipe (2) from the intake air heater.
4. Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) (Service and Repair)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) (Service and Repair) .




5. Working through the wheelhouse, Using the pick or a small flat-bladed screwdriver, remove and discard the quick connect fitting clip (1) from the charge air cooler outlet pipe.
6. Remove the charge air cooler outlet pipe (2) from the charge air cooler and the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install NEW quick connect fitting clips to both ends of the charge air cooler outlet pipe.




2. Working through the wheelhouse, install the charge air cooler outlet pipe onto the charge air cooler.
3. Install the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) (Service and Repair)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) (Service and Repair) .




4. Install the charge air cooler outlet pipe onto the intake air valve.
5. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .