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Engine Intake System (Induction) And Turbocharger (STI): Turbocharger: Installation

  1. Install the turbocharger stay.

    Tightening Torque:

    T1: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

    T2: 42.5 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 31.3 ft-lb)

    Fig 1: Turbocharger Stay Bolts And Nuts (With Torque Specification)
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  2. Connect the oil outlet hose to the oil outlet pipe.
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  3. Connect the engine coolant hose to the lower side of the water pipe.
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  4. Temporarily tighten the union bolts and flare nuts which secure the oil inlet pipe to the turbocharger.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.
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  5. Tighten the union bolts and flare nuts which secure the oil inlet pipe to the turbocharger.
    CAUTION: In order to prevent damaging the oil pipe on the cylinder head side, fix the section (a) shown in the figure when tightening the oil inlet pipe flare nut, and avoid the part from rotating together while tightening the nut.
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    Tightening Torque:

    T1: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

    T2: 20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

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  6. Connect the air control hose (A), and install the intake duct to the turbocharger.

    Tightening Torque:

    3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)

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  7. Connect the engine coolant hoses to the upper side of the water pipe.
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  8. Install the joint pipe to turbocharger.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening Torque:

    42.5 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 31.3 ft-lb)

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  9. Lift up the vehicle.
  10. Install the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(STI)>Center Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Install the intercooler stay RH No. 2.

    Tightening Torque:

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

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  13. Install the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (STI)>Intercooler>INSTALLATION .
  14. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  15. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING(STI)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .