12. Install the commercially available cooler tester on the CAC following the manufacturer's installation instructions.
13. Tighten the clamps.
Torque
: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
14.
WARNING: Never exceed the specified pressure. Excessive pressure may cause the test adapter to blow off or may damage the charge air cooler (CAC). Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Slowly apply air pressure.
Pressure
: 21.8psi (150kPa)
15. Let the CAC stand for a few minutes and note any loss in pressure.
16. Release the air pressure.
17. Repeat Steps 14 through 16 as many times as necessary to verify the readings. The reading is considered verified when 3 consecutive tests show approximately the same pressure drop.
NOTE: If the pressure loss exceeds 10 kPa (1.5 psi) per minute, install a new CAC.
18. Install the CAC. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) .
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > AIR CLEANER > REMOVAL
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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