Tools Needed

Sockets

3/8"

• 3/8" ratchet

• 3/8" 12" extension

• 3/8" 6" extension

• 3/8" 7mm socket

• 3/8" 8mm socket

• 3/8" 12mm socket

• 3/8" 4mm Allen Socket

Hand Tools

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Flathead screwdriver

• Trim removal tool

• Pick

Misc.

• Razor Blade, Dremel or other appropriate cutting device

Wrenches

• 8mm Ratcheting combination wrench

• 10mm combination wrench

Stock Intercooler Removal

1. Park your car in a flat, level area and allow it to cool down properly.
   
   

2. Using a 10mm wrench, remove the negative terminal of the battery.
   
   

3. Remove the two 12mm bolts from the throttle body to the intercooler using your ratchet.
   
   

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4. On the driver's side (USDM) remove the 12mm bolt through the intercooler itself, the two holding the bracket to the intake manifold can be left for now.
   
   

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5. Remove all three 12mm bolts on the passenger's side (USDM) and take the bracket out of the engine bay for now.
   
   

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6. Gently pry out on the retaining clip spring until it sits in it's unlocked position (It should stay there without need of holding it with a tool)
   
   

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7. Pull the hose connection out of the charge pipe and tilt the intercooler to remove it from the engine bay.
   
   

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