Section 6 (Engine Intake System (Induction) And Turbocharger (STI)): Intercooler: Removal

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Remove the chamber assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Chamber Assembly.>
Remove the bolts holding the PCV pipe to the intercooler.

Fig 1: Locating Intercooler PCV Pipe Bolts
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Loosen the clamp (A) holding the intake duct to the turbocharger.
Loosen the clamp (B) holding the air duct hose to the intercooler.
Remove the bolts (C) securing the air by-pass valve to the intercooler, and disconnect the air by-pass valve.

Fig 2: Identifying Turbocharger Intake Duct And Intercooler Air Duct Hose Clamps
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Remove the bolts which secure the intercooler to the intercooler stay RH No. 1.

Fig 3: Locating Intercooler Stay Bolt
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Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the intercooler clip (A), and remove the bolts which secure the intercooler to the intercooler stay LH.

Fig 4: Locating Intercooler Bolt
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Remove the intercooler stay LH.

Fig 5: Locating Intercooler Stay Bolts
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Remove the intercooler.
Remove the air duct hose from the throttle body.

Fig 6: Locating Throttle Body Air Duct Hose
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Remove clip (A) holding the engine harness to the intercooler stay RH No. 1, and remove the intercooler stay RH No. 1.

Fig 7: Locating Intercooler Stay Engine Harness Bolts
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