2010 XC60 T6 - Intercooler Removal Help

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Nov 9, 2025 | 10:56 AM

jstek117

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2010 XC60 T6 - Intercooler Removal Help

Hey everyone,

I'm replacing the intercooler on my 2010 XC60 T6 and I'm stuck at what seems like the last step. Hoping someone here has dealt with this before and can provide some guidance.

What I've done so far:

Radiator mount bracket is dropped
Both intake hoses are disconnected
Bottom of the intercooler is free
I can pull the bottom of the intercooler forward about 2 inches, but that's it

The intercooler feels like it's still being held to the radiator/condenser at the top. I can see/feel what appear to be heavy plastic clips up there, but they don't seem to want to bend or release when I push on them. I've tried pushing on the clips while pulling the intercooler forward, but no luck.

I'm hesitant to use too much force or pry with metal tools because I don't want to puncture the AC condenser or radiator.

My questions:

Do these top clips squeeze/push inward, or do they slide in a certain direction?
Does the intercooler need to be lifted up or pushed down while pulling forward?
Is there a specific technique or sequence I'm missing?

Every video I've found online conveniently skips over this part, and I'm at that frustrating point where I'm almost there but can't quite get it free.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!