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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1991TRACER BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 18 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAUL)FUEL SYSTEMCHARGE AIR COOLERINSTALLATION (3.8L SC)
1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic

Installation (3.8L SC)

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Installation (3.8L SC)
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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 TABLE (V6). Start engine and check for leaks.

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