Section 6 (Engine Intake System (H4DOTC)): Intercooler: Removal

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Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the air by-pass pipe (A) and vacuum hose (B) from the air by-pass valve.
Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intercooler and intake duct.

Fig 1: Identifying Air By-Pass Pipe And Vacuum Hose
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Remove the bolts which secure the intercooler to the turbocharger.

Fig 2: Locating Turbocharger Bolts
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Remove the bolts which secure the intercooler to the intercooler stay, and remove the intercooler.

Fig 3: Locating Intercooler Bolts
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Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip (A), and remove the intercooler stay.

Fig 4: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose From Clip
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