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446610 - VB WRX Redline Carbon Engine Cover

2022-2023 VB WRX

Congratulations on your purchase of the COBB Tuning WRX Carbon Engine Cover! The following instructions will assist you through the installation process. Please read them BEFORE beginning the install to familiarize yourself with the steps and tools needed. If you feel you cannot properly perform this installation, we HIGHLY recommend you take the vehicle to a qualified and experienced automotive technician.

Parts List

Carbon Engine Cover

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VB WRX Engine Cover Front Bracket

 

VB WRX Engine Cover Rear Bracket

 

(3) m6x12mm Button Head Allen Bolts (Black Oxide Stainless)

 

m6 Fender Washer (Stainless)

 

Tools Needed

Sockets

3/8"

• 3/8" ratchet

• 3/8" 10mm socket

• 3/8" 12mm socket

 

Hand Tools

• 4mm Allen Key (Included)

• 10mm wrench

Stock Engine Cover Removal

1. On the left hand side of the stock alternator/belt cover, remove the 10mm bolt holding it down in place on the alternator.
   
   

    

   
   
   

2. Lift gently upwards on the right hand side to pull the plastic pin on the engine cover out of the rubber grommet affixed above the AC compressor.
   
   

    

   
   
   

3. Squeeze the rubber grommet and slide it out of the hole in the bracket.
   
   
   

    

COBB Engine Cover Installation

1. On the shorter leg of the moustache-shaped bracket. Install a m6x16mm flange bolt on the top side, and a washer and lock nut on the bottom, leave them loose.
   
   

   
   
   

2. You can now slide that into the space the grommet used to be, with the washer and nut on the bottom side.
   
   

   
   
   

3. Loosely install the remaining m6x16mm flange bolt on the opposite side of the bracket into the alternator.
   
   

   
   
   

4. Using your 12mm, remove the bolt holding the stock or other, top mount intercooler to the throttle body.
   
   

    

   
   
   

5. Slip the lightning bolt shaped bracket (it survived voldemort’s avada kedavra) onto the bolt with the threaded insert facing the engine, and reinstall with it lined up with the front of the car.
   
   

   
   
   

6. Set your carbon cover on top and gradually wiggle around the brackets until it lines up with the holes in the carbon.
   
   

   
   
   

7. Tighten the bolt to the intercooler with your 12mm and the front bracket using a 10mm socket and wrench.
   
   

   
   
   

8. Using the provided m4 allen key, install one of the black oxide allen bolts along with the plastic cobb washer loosely into each hole of the engine cover, then once they’re all in place snug them down. (This isn’t a load bearing part so it doesn’t need a significant amount of torque, just enough to not rattle loose.
   
   

   
   
   

9. You’re all done! Go out and enjoy!

CARB Sticker Application

(Where Applicable)

1. Apply the supplied CARB sticker in a clear, easy to find location.  Typically underhood, or on the radiator core support.