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Old 01-31-2010, 09:01 PM
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Default Evo X intercooler upgrade for R/A: Upgrade to OEM Evo intercooler

I have a bunch of OEM and aftermarket parts from stage 1 of my Evo project. Most of them should be applicable to the RA. The metal BOV fit, along with a test pipe (for track days). Not I thought I'd see how well the intercooler would fit.

This write up will assume basic mechanical knowledge on the part of the reader as well as a familiarity with the RA. At a later point, I may go back to label every nut and bolt I pulled out, but for now, "here's hoping you know where they are/where.

The tools I used for this were:
- socket wrench
- extension
- 10mm socket
- 12mm socket
- phillips screw driver
- flat screw driver (smaller the better)

Parts used:
- Evo X intercooler
- Evo X upper intercooler pipe (oem or aftermarket will work)
- coupler for the lower intercooler pipe (red) from Road Race Engineering.

(1) Start by removing the two bolts holding down the intake's inlet pipe. Pull that off and place it to the side for now. Use the flat screw driver to pop up the 3 push tabs holding the black shroud. Remove the shroud and keep track of all the plastic tabs. Remove the 5 10mm bolts holding the top half of the bumper. The fifth one is located beneath the hood latch.

CLEAN. No one likes working on a dirty car. Clean as you go. This mess is what I found under the shroud....



(2) Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right (or left). Remove the 10mm bolt at the pint point between the bumper and the fender. Then remove the two plastic screws. Repeat on the opposite side.




(3) Jack up the car as high as you can get it on one side. USE A JACK STAND! Follow around the outside of the lip and remove all the bolts and tabs. There are 4 plastic tabs which you'll need to use the flat screw driver to pop out. The remaining bolts can be removed using a 10mm socket and wrench.



(4) Remove the two bolts on the top of the grill in the front of the car. These connect to where the blue tabs are, just in front of the intercooler.



(5) Get a stiff drink. I HATE step 5 with a passion! Reach behind the bumper where the bumper and the fender meet. At this point, the bumper is held on be plastic snaps. Take a deep breath and pull directly out. You'll hear a nasty snap (or series of snaps) (3 total). If it doesn't want to go, you aren't pulling hard enough and probably need another drink.

At this point the bumper should pretty much fall off. Don't forget to pull the electrical plug for the fog lights. This is located just under the hood latch.
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