Here are Ripps pictures for the electric fan trimming the arrows they use are better than my pics.
Trim the fan shroud (chassis) and route the power to avoid the intake coming soon. You are basically cutting the one leg approximately in half depth from its stock form. Ripp says this does not affect structural integrity. I had to trim a small amount more after the install was complete, which was a pain, so be generous. Reinstall the fan with the two (8mm) bolts
Time for the intercooler
Grill off, locate the soft plastic flaps located on either side of the radiator. Using a clip tool or flathead screwdriver pry the push tabs loose. Use a utility knife to trim the plastic...trim means remove as much as possible it seems. Use an air saw to cut the hard plastic behind the now removed soft plastic. This makes room for the intercooler piping to pass through. Mount the intercooler centered as much as possible. Use the supplied "L" brackets and hardware, simply rest the intercooler on the lower radiator support and bolt into place. A properly installed intercooler shouldn't touch the condenser. NOTE- the top intercooler mounts are tricky to thread the bolt onto, I used a long narror flathead to apply enough pressure to tighten them But it was a two person job.
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Here is the intercooler being mounted.
Attachment 1128Attachment 1129Ok, next up is the piping puzzle. Pictures from myself and even Ripp aren't great at showing the install, but they included a diagram which is much easier to follow. don't tighten anything with more pressure than needed to hold it in place until all pieces are together. Assemble the pipe loosely clamped. Thread piping through previously cut holes on each side of intercooler. Note- make sure the intercooler is not interfering with the condenser or radiator. It will wear a hole and render your condenser useless aka no A/C. Dad found this out the hard way as the authorized installer missed this note and ruined his condenser. They eventually agreed to replace it, but didn't make it easy to deal with them.
Remove the factory O-ring from Temp sensor and install sensor directly into grommet in boost pipe. Make sure temp sensor faces air stream for proper metering...support should face throttle body. Note- On drivers side of vehicle boost piping could interfere with A/C pressure lines. If so, lightly bend the A/C lines upwards to create more room and position the boost piping so it doesn't interfere.
And another angle.
Here is their diagram.
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