Removal and Installation
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
- Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Remove the battery. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the engine control module (ECM). (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
- Remove the battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Remove the inter cooler outlet hose and pipe.
- Disconnect the boost pressure sensor (BPS) connector (A).
- Disconnect the RCV solenoid hose (B).
- Disconnect the RCV solenoid connector (C).
- Disconnect the intercooler outlet hose (D).
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.
- The marking of hose must be in line with the stopper of the 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 intercooler inlet hose and pipe.
- Separate the intercooler inlet pipe (A) from the turbocharger.
Tightening torque:
14.7 - 19.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.0 kgf.m, 10.8 - 14.5 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.
- The groove of hose must be in line with the protrusion of the pipe or 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.
- Disconnect the intercooler inlet hose (A) from the intercooler.
Tightening torque:
4.9 - 6.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb-ft)
- Remove the intercooler inlet pipe (B).
Tightening torque:
14.7 - 19.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.0 kgf.m, 10.8 - 14.5 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.
- 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.
- Separate the intercooler inlet pipe (A) from the turbocharger.
- Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
- Remove the radiator lower air guard (A).
Tightening torque:
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 Ib-ft)
- Remove the intercooler mounting bolts.
- Remove the intercooler assembly.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.