Engine Intake System (Induction) And Turbocharger (2.5L): Intercooler: Removal

Remove the chamber assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Chamber Assembly.>
Unlock the leak diagnosis connector, and disconnect the PCV hoses (A) and (B) from the PCV pipe assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Leak Diagnosis Connector Of PCV Hoses
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the PCV pipe assembly.
Unlock the leak diagnosis connector, and disconnect the PCV hose (B) from the PCV pipe assembly.

Fig 2: Locating PCV Pipe Assembly Connector
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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 bypass valve.

Fig 3: Locating Air By-Pass Valve Bolts
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Remove the bolts which secure the intercooler to the intercooler stay RH No. 1.

Fig 4: Locating Bolts Of Intercooler
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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 5: Locating Intercooler Bolts
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Remove the intercooler stay LH.

Fig 6: Locating Intercooler Stay LH Bolts
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Remove the intercooler.
Remove the air duct hose from the throttle body.

Fig 7: Locating Air Duct Hose Of Throttle Body
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Remove clip (A) holding the engine wiring harness to the intercooler stay RH No. 1, and remove the intercooler stay RH No. 1.

Fig 8: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Clip
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