Intercooler
Removal
1. The intercooler is mounted on supports (separating it from the top engine covers) at the top of the engine (see Figure 14.1).
Figure 14.1. The intercooler is located at the top of the engine.
2. Loosen the clamp at the front of the intercooler and disconnect the air hose going to the throttle body module on the intake manifold (see Figure 14.2).
Figure 14.2. Disconnecting the hose leading to the throttle body module.
3. Loosen the clamp on the left rear corner of the intercooler and disconnect the air hose coming from the turbocharger.
4. Loosen the mounting nuts/bolts and lift the intercooler upwards to remove it from the engine. If necessary, you can unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the decorative grille from the top of the intercooler.
Figure 14.4,a. Loosen the fastening nuts/bolts...
Figure 14.4, b....and, lifting up, remove the intercooler from the top of the engine.
Installation
5. The intercooler is installed in the reverse order of its removal.