Removal And Installation

Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the intercooler outlet hose (A).
Tightening torque:

4.9 - 6.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.0 lb.ft)

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Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the intercooler inlet hose & pipe (A).
Tightening torque

Bolts:

19.6 - 26.4 N.m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.4 - 19.5 lb.ft)

Clamp:

4.9 - 6.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.0 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the RCV solenoid valve hose (A).

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Disconnect the boost pressure sensor connector (A).

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Disconnect the RCV solenoid valve connector (A), and then remove the wiring (B) from the intercooler.

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Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT BUMPER ")
Remove the air guide mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb.ft)

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Remove the intercooler upper mounting bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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Remove the intercooler (A).

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Remove the air guard (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Match the marking part of hose and marking part of throttle body, compressor.
- Match the pipe stopper and hose marking.
- When the band part is placed on the position mark of hose, install not to exceed the mark.
- Tighten until the torque control cap is released. If there is no torque control cap, tighten as specified torque.