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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the charge air cooler outlet pipe. Refer to Charged Air Cooler Hoses/Pipes Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1724827  Size: SH
  4. Remove the nut and the positive cable from the intake air heater (IAH).

  5. Object Number: 1732868  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the air intake heater electrical connector.

  7. Object Number: 1732881  Size: SH
  8. Remove the 4 intake air heater bolts and remove the IAH and pipe and discard the IAH gasket.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1732881  Size: SH
  1. Position the IAH and pipe, using a NEW IAH gasket. Install the 4 IAH bolts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the IAH bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1732868  Size: SH
  3. Connect the air intake heater electrical connector.

  4. Object Number: 1724827  Size: SH
  5. Position the positive cable and install the nut.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the positive cable nut to 4 N·m (34 lb in).

  7. Install the charge air cooler outlet pipe. Refer to Charged Air Cooler Hoses/Pipes Replacement .
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .