Removal And Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the RCV solenoid valve connector (A) and booster pressure sensor (BPS) connector (B).

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Disconnect the intercooler outlet hose (A).

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Remove the intercooler inlet hose & pipe (A).
Tightening torque

Hose clamp bolt:

4.9 - 6.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb.ft, 43.4 - 60.8 lb.in)

(If equipped with a cap, tighten it until the cap is removed.)

Pipe mounting Bolt:

18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the cooling fan controller (PWM) connector (A).

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Remove the cooling fan assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

4.9 - 7.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb.ft, 43.4 - 69.4 lb.in)

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