Kia Forte BD Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

intercooler

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
010203040506.95N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 10

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Intercooler
2. Intercooler Inlet Hose
3. Intercooler Inlet Hose and Tube
4. Intercooler Hose and Tube
5. Intercooler Duct

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.

    (See Intake and Exhaust System - Air Cleaner)

  3. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  4. Disconnect the RCV solenoid valve connector (A) and the boost pressure sensor (BPS) connector (B).

  5. Disconnect the intercooler outlet hose (A).

  6. Remove the intake hose and intercooler pipe (A).

    Tightening Torque

    Hose clamp bolt:

    4.9–6.9 N·m (0.5–0.7 kgf·m, 3.6–5.1 ft·lbf, 43.4–60.8 in·lbf)

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

    Pipe mounting bolt:

    18,6–24 N·m

  7. Remove the front bumper assembly.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Assembly")

  8. Remove the intercooler duct (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.9–10.8 N·m

  9. Remove the intercooler (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.9–10.8 N·m

  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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