Charge Air Cooler: Installation
- Install Teflon tape to circumference of seat surfaces of CAC inlet and outlet tubes. Keep tape close to inner diameter, and overlap ends by 1/4".
- Install charge air cooler retaining clips. Install retaining nuts and washers. Ensure air boot fits on charge air cooler and no gaps exist. Install inlet and outlet tubes on charge air cooler.
- Tighten inlet and outlet tube nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure clamping connectors on inlet and outlet tubes at charge air cooler are parallel to charge air cooler surface. Tighten nut attaching inlet tube to alternator/power steering bracket to specification. Start engine and check for leaks.
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