SUBFMIC002BK and SUBFMIC002SL – COBB Subaru VA WRX Front Mount Intercooler Kit

VA WRX 2015 - 2021

Congratulations on your purchase of the COBB Tuning VA WRX Front Mount Intercooler Kit! 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.

IMPORTANT! Installing this kit will require custom tuning or utilizing an appropriate Stage Power Package map if you have a matching mechanical configuration. Please consult with COBB or an authorized ProTuner in your area.

Parts List

• Hot Side Intercooler Piping
  • (1) Upper intercooler pipe
    (1) Lower intercooler pipe
    (1) 2" - 2.5" silicone reducer
    (1) 3" - 2.5" silicone reducer
    (1) BPV recirculation 1” silicone coupler
    (1) BPV to hot pipe 35mm silicone coupler
    (2) #44 clamps
    (1) #36 clamp
    (2) #24 clamps
    (2) #16 clamps
    (1) #48 clamp
    (1) 1” plastic elbow
    (2) feet 0.5” diameter silicone hose
    (4) feet 6mm vacuum hose
• Cold Side Intercooler Piping
  • (1) Upper intercooler pipe
    (1) Middle intercooler pipe
    (1) Lower intercooler pipe
    (1) 2.75” - 2.5” silicone reducer
    (2) 2.5” silicone coupler
    (1) 3” - 2.5” silicone reducer
    (2) #48 clamps
    (6) #44 clamps
    (1) Aluminium insert
    (1) Rubber isolator
    (1) M8x25 bolt
    
• FMIC core
• Bumper beam
• Washer fluid reservoir silicone
• Washer fluid reservoir cap
• Washer fluid reservoir bracket
• 6mm flanged head bolt
• Coolant reservoir
• (2) 6mm socket head cap screws with washer
• (1) flange head bolt
  
  

Tools Needed

• Phillips head screwdriver 
• Flathead screwdriver

• 3/8" ratchet

• 3/8" 10mm socket

• 3/8" 12mm socket 

• 3/8" 8mm socket 

• 3/8" 12" extension

• 3/8" 6" extension

Removal of Intake

1. Remove the battery cables, tie down, and battery using a 10mm socket.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Remove the OEM snorkel by popping out (2) flathead push-clips
   
   
   1. NOTE: The COBB FMIC is designed to work with the COBB SF Intake. We cannot guarantee fitment with other manufacturer's intake systems. 
      
      
      
      
3. Remove the plastic engine cover by popping out (2) flathead push-clips. Once the push-clips have been removed, you'll want to lift straight up from the underside of the engine cover.