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Section 7 (Engine Intake System - Intake (Induction) (H4DOTC)): Intercooler: Removal

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  1. Remove the collector cover.
  2. Loosen the clamp and remove the air by-pass pipe (A) from the air by-pass valve.
  3. Loosen the clamp, and then remove the intake duct (B) from the intercooler.
    Fig 1: Identifying Air By-Pass Pipe And Clamp
    G05017979Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the bolts which secure the intake duct to the turbocharger.
  5. Remove the bolts which secure the intercooler to the bracket, and remove the intercooler.
    Fig 2: Locating Intercooler, Bracket And Bolts
    G05340352Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Locating Intercooler And Bolts
    G05017981Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.