Section 8 (Engine Intake System - Intake (Induction) (H4DOTC - 2.5L DOHC Turbo)): Intercooler: Removal

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Remove the collector cover.
Remove the clamp (A) which holds the intake duct to the intercooler, and remove bolts which secure the intercooler to the intercooler stay LH.

Fig 1: Locating Intercooler Bolt
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Loosen the clamp (A) securing the intake duct to the intercooler, and remove the bolt securing the intercooler to the intercooler stay RH to remove the intercooler.

Fig 2: Locating Intercooler Clamp
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Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip (A), and remove the intercooler stay RH and intercooler stay LH.

Fig 3: Locating Intercooler Stay RH And Intercooler Stay LH
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Remove the V-belts. Ref. to REMOVAL , V-belt.
Remove the generator. Ref. to REMOVAL , Generator.
Remove the power steering pump.
1. Remove the suction hose from intake duct.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Intake Duct
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2. Disconnect the connector (A) from power steering pump, and remove the power steering pump together with the power steering pump bracket from engine and stopper rod.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering Pump And Connector
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3. Mount the power steering pump together with the power steering pump bracket on RH side wheel apron.
Remove the radiator sub fan motor assembly. Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor.
Remove the engine coolant hose from the clip (A).
Remove the bolts which secure the intake duct to the turbocharger, and remove the air by-pass valve from the intake duct.

Fig 6: Locating Intake Duct And Clip
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Remove the intake duct from intake manifold.

Fig 7: Locating Intake Duct And Intake Manifold
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