Removal And Installation

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Disconnect the RCV solenoid valve connector (A) and booster pressure sensor (BPS) connector (B).

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Disconnect the intercooler outlet hose (A).

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Remove the intercooler inlet hose & pipe (A).
Tightening torque

Hose clamp bolt:

4.9 - 6.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb.ft, 43.4 - 60.8 lb.in)

(If equipped with a cap, tighten it until the cap is removed.)

Pipe mounting Bolt:

18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

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Remove the front bumper beam assembly.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT BUMPER BEAM ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the intercooler (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 air guide (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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Install in the reverse order of removal.