I know this must exist somewhere, but I am having a heck of a time finding a DIY on how to remove the intercoolers so I can do a swap. Some great write ups on how to install aftermarket ones just can't seem to find anything on how to remove them once the rear bumper is off.

Anyone know where I might find a write up? I'm sure I can figure it out, but I rather stand on the shoulders of giants and all that.

Thanks!

 

bumper off, 5(per side)x13mm bolts/nuts, spring clip on upper intercooler plenum to remove hose from plenum, hose clamp on lower IC plenum for bottom hose at turbo.
you remove the complete bracket/assembly

 

There's also two nuts under the heat shield to remove... I always forget those and then one torx screw on each side on the corner of the heat shields.

 

Awesome, I'll give it a go tomorrow. Thanks guys.

 

damn it, forgot about those ones!

 

I did find this DIY. See if it helps.

 

Forge has an install DEF for their setup that will walk you through it with pictures :-)

 

Thanks for the assistance guys. I wish I could find one that still had pics but I guess I'll have to just common sense it. God help me ::

 

take the bumper off. after that it all becomes very apparent what has to be done to remove them

 

don't have pictures of these heatshield nuts/screw as per above, but this may help///

 

http://forgemotorsport.com/media/FMINT997inst.pdf is 997 but I know 996 is out there too

 

Thanks everybody. You gave enough info to let me figure it all out. The pics and the info on the firewall made it a snap.