The TDR Air to Air Intercooler has been cleaned and sealed before shipping, however, it is recommended that before installing the Intercooler, you run clean water through it to make sure there are no foreign objects in it. After rinsing, shake out any water that may be left. The Intercooler does not have to be completely dry, but remove any excess water. Tape off using masking tape or some other tape that will be easy to remove and not leave residue behind.

The TDR Intercooler is supported by two top brackets and one side bracket on the passenger side. The power steering cooling tube in STEP 8 will be modified for clearance around the intercooler. In the mean time move upwards out of the way for installing the intercooler.

Hardware Package D-1

• Attach the two aluminum L-brackets using two 13 mm x 30 mm long bolts, washers, lock washers and nuts as shown in Photo 7-A.  Attach the L-brackets onto the bottom to the Intercooler and hand-tighten.
   
• Pull the A/C condenser coil back toward the engine. A bungee cord may help with this step.
   
• From the bottom, insert the Intercooler between the A/C evaporator coil and the front bumper. Be careful not to scratch the finish.
   
• Using the two 10 mm x 25 mm long bolts and washers from Package C, mount the Intercooler into position as shown in Photo 7-B. Hand-tighten the two upper bolts.  The upper section of the L-bracket is slotted to ease installation. Align so the Intercooler is clear of the A/C dryer and then firmly tighten the 13 mm bolts first, followed by the 10 mm bolts in the sub frame.
   
• If you need more clearance from the condenser canister, refer back to STEP 5 on how to proceed in bending the unit.

STOP HERE if you have power steering before installing the side bracket and procede to STEP 8.

• Install the side bracket on the passenger side of the Intercooler using a 10 x 15 mm bolt and washer supplied from Package D-1, as shown in Photo 7-C. Install both bolts loosely before tightening. A ratcheting 10mm wrench will help in the installation as shown in Photo 7-D.
   
• The factory horn cannot be relocated on the same mounting holes, but there are other mounting holes in the same location. If you use aftermarket horns you'll need to decide where they will work best for you.  A common mounting area is the front fender well area behind the bumper.

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Photo 7-A: Intercooler top mounting hardware	Photo 7-B: Intercooler mounting bracket attached	Photo 7-C: Intercooler side support bracket
Photo 7-D: Intercooler side support bracket attached