Grimmspeed 02-07 WRX Top Mount Intercooler Manuel d'utilisateur

GrimmSpeed Install Guide Series Installing the GrimmSpeed 02-07 Top Mount Intercooler (TMIC) Updated 3/25/13 Introduction: This guide will illustra

Figure 15: Transfer rubber bushings 13. The last step before installing your TMIC is to replace the factory BPV recirc hose. This is the longest of th

Figure 17: Install GrimmSpeed BPV hose Figure 18: Install GrimmSpeed BPV hose Install T-Bolt here

14. Remove the protective cap on the throttle body of the GrimmSpeed TMIC as well as the protective seal on the BOV flange. Slip the GrimmSpeed thrott

Figure 20: Position TMIC Figure 21: Position TMIC 16. If, like me, you opted to leave one of the throttle body clamps off, you’ll want to remove the

Figure 22: Tighten Clamps 17. Now, reinstall your bypass valve using the stock fasteners. Make sure to also use the included gasket to ensure a perfe

Figure 23: Reinstall BPV 18. Finally, use the two longer 12mm bolts to bolt the entire assembly back into place on the stock brackets. Get both bolts

Figure 25: Bolt intercooler back down 20. At this point, the only loose end is the hardline that we disconnected for the valve cover breathers. You c

Figure 26: Replace crossover hard line That’s it! You should be all set. Take the car for a spin to listen for any leaks. As with any modification t

Procedure: 1. Begin by collecting your tools and popping your hood. 2. The first step will be to remove your stock/existing top mount intercooler. T

3. First, begin by removing the three (3) 10mm screws holding your valve cover breather hard lines to the factory TMIC. Optionally, pop the hardline

Figure 6: Remove 12mm bolts 5. Next, we’ll unbolt the stock bypass valve. Again, you’ll use your 12mm socket to remove two bolts. Be sure to grab t

6. Lastly, loosen the hose clamps for your throttle body coupler as well as the compressor housing. Loosening both throttle body clamps will greatly

Figure 10: Remove TMIC 8. Next, we’ll prep the GrimmSpeed unit for installation. Unbox the thing already! Start by removing the protective seals on t

Figure 12: Assemble y-pipe 10. At this point, you can make sure that the straight silicone coupler is centered between the two y-pipe pieces before t

Figure 13: Tighten clamps 11. Attach the 90 degree coupler to the y-pipe using the third 51-59mm clamp as shown below. Not that the longer portion of

Figure 14: Install 90 degree coupler 12. Pop the rubber bushings and steel cores out of your stock TMIC and fit them to your shiny new GrimmSpeed TMI