Remove the engine cover.

Remove the battery, the engine control module (ECM) and the battery tray.

(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

Remove the air cleaner assembly.

(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")

Remove the engine room under cover.

(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")

Drain the coolant.

(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")

Remove the intercooler inlet hose and pipe.

(1)

Disconnect the intercooler inlet hose (A) from the turbocharger.

Tightening torque :

4.9 ~ 6.9 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.1 lb-ft)

note

It is allowed to plaster cleaning liquid or alcohol on the connecting surfaces of hose and pipe, but all kinds of oil is prohibited.

note

●

The mark of hose must be in line with the protrusion of the turbocharger.

●

The band must be located on the position mark of hose and must not run over it.

●

Tighten the torque control cap until it separated. If a torque control cap has already removed, tighten the screw at the specified torque.

note

●

The marking of hose must be in line with the stopper of the pipe.

●

The band must be located on the position mark of hose and must not over run it.

●

Tighten the torque control cap until it separated. If a torque control cap has already removed, tighten the screw at the specified torque.

Remove the intercooler outlet hose (A).

note

●

The marking of hose must be in line with the stopper of the pipe or throttle body.

●

The band must be located on the position mark of hose and must not run over it.

●

Tighten the torque control cap until it separated. If a torque control cap has already removed, tighten the screw at the specified torque.

Remove the front bumper cover.

(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - “Front Bumper Cover”)

Remove the intercooler mounting bracket (A).

Remove the intercooler.

Install in the reverse order of removal.