INTERCOOLER (Charge Air Cooler): Removal

1995 GMC C3500 HD 6.5 F, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Dodge Pickup and 1995 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove grille. Remove front support bracket, located above center of intercooler. On A/C-equipped models, discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment.
  2. Disconnect and plug hoses and openings at condenser. Remove condenser. On all models, remove intercooler inlet and outlet ducts. See Figure. Remove intercooler bolts. Pivot intercooler forward and upward to remove.
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