Engine Intake System (Induction) And Turbocharger (H4DOTC): Intercooler: Removal

1. Remove the collector cover.
   1. Remove the clip (A).
   2. Hold the shaded area (B) by hand and carefully pull the RH side (C) upward.
   3. Hold the shaded area (D) by hand and carefully pull the LH side (E) upward.
   Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover

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2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
3. While pressing the section (A) shown in the figure, move the lock lever (B) in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the connectors from the ECM in numerical order as shown in the figure.
   Fig 2: Moving Lock Lever

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4. Loosen the clamp (A) which holds the intake duct to intercooler.
5. Remove the bolts which secure the intercooler to the intercooler stay, and remove the intercooler.
   Fig 3: Locating Intercooler Stay With Bolts

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6. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip (A).
7. Remove the intercooler stay RH from the engine hanger stay, and remove the intercooler stay LH from the intake manifold.
   Fig 4: Locating Engine Hanger Stay Bolts And Nut

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8. Remove the insulator and clamp from intake duct.

Fig 5: Locating Insulator And Clamp From Intake Duct

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