How to install CNT FMIC

[ibr_adam09]

There's already a thread on this, but the more the merrier. Right ? This install should also work for the TurboXS and FMS fmic's (just to note, CNT and FMS copied Turboxs fmic kit)

 

To play it safe, You really should set aside a full day for this install (Trimming will be necessary)

 

Step 1: Remove Bumper (One pop-it in fender well and about 7 from underneath) and and Grille ( two 10mm bolts and two pop-its)

 

Step 2: Removing the Bumper Beam. There are four 12mm bolts on each side attaching the beam to the subframe that is to be removed. You'll also need to loosen the headlight brackets (five 10mm bolts and one pop-it for each side, although you may only need to remove just one of the bolts under the headlights). Now Pull the foam insert and beam set it out of the way. Reattach the headlight brackets.

 

Step 3: Install the supplied Core support/ beam. Only 3 holes on each side will be used. Use the same 12mm from the original beam. I highly suggest you find and use some larger washers.

 

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Step 4: Remove or loosen the lower plastic undertray. There's two 12mm bolts towards the front and one pop-it behind the wheels. This is to access the other plastic tray that sits in front of the radiator. Four pop-its and two bolts hold it in place. Remove it. You will not re-install this.

 

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Step 5: Grab the supplied weather stripping and a mallet hammer. The other install threads suggest to grind away at some portions of the lower radiator support. All you have to do is remove the bumper bracket right in the center (10mm) and bend it back. Same goes for the left side. Then take your weather stripping fit it into the lip of the frame. I used a little bit of glue so the stripping will stay in place. There is also a sensor right in front of he a/c condenser, just pop it out of it's location, and install it back facing in the reversed direction.

 

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Step 6: Mount the intercooler. For the TurboXS, The four holes should line up perfectly; however, for the CNT and FMS, the holes on the beam are about 1/4 of an inch short inward. We'll have to drill all four outward to match the holes on the intercooler. All I did was test fit after each drill size up until I could get all four bolts to fit through. I also suggest using larger washers.

 

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There are two more more strap points at the bottom of the intercooler. in my case, I cut them off becuase I really didn't want to hack up my under tray to much to accommodate the straps (they mount to the same place as the undertray 12mm bolts) Plus, I wouldn't be able to get the clearance I wanted between the ic and frame. If anything I could always go back and get the straps extend.

 

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Here's a picture of clearance between the frame and intercooler.

 

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Step 7: Tighten up your under tray.

 

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Step 8: Trim your Bumper. The best approach, but one of the longest is to trim, test fit, trim some more, test fit, etc until you can mount the bumper again with all of its popits securely. Depending on how you mounted your core, you'll have to trim more or less then others. You don't have to trim the first 2.5 inches of plastic on either side though. In my case, I had about 3" in depth from the center and about 2.5" in depth to the edge of the core.

 

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Step 9: Remove your TMIC and stock air box. Two 12mm bolts turbo side and one 12mm bolt in the top right. use a flat head to loosen from the TB hose and pull the tmic out of the way. Also remove the long bracket that attaches too tmic. Has two 12mm or 10mm bolts ontop of the intake manifold. For the stock air box, use a flat head to loosen the hoses and a 10mm socket to loosen the box.

 

Step 10: Running your pipes [driver side]. Starting with the TB side, loosen the 10mm fuel line bolt on the intake manifold. Also remove the two bolts on the strut tower where the fuel lines are. There are bushings on these two bolts I removed because I needed the clearance. ( You man not have to do this, I had an avo tb hose)

 

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Take your TB pipe and I found it best to run it between the fuel lines. ( I have a GM aos and it made it much more difficult to fit. tighten that 10mm fuel line bolt.

 

Remove your stock coolant overflow Tank. Take the adjacent pipe and loosely fit it to the other pipe. You'll want to pipe to run ouside the a/c line. Might need to "ever so slightly bend" the a/c line away from the pipe. Go underneath the car and cut a hole in the plastic under tray right where the U pipe will go through. before you actually install the U pipe, you'll want to bend back this corner for clearance.

 

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Step 11: Running your pipes [Passenger Side]. This side is much easier and has much more room. I would recommend using a gasket between the turbo and supplied turbo flange (MR gasket 738g is perfect). If you have any weather stripping I recommend applying some on the edge of where the stock air box sat in.

 

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Just a Side note: If you have the infamous oil line, you may have to reroute it. You can just flip the bracket upside down and have plenty of room.

 

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Step 12: Tighten all coupler with the clamps. 10mm ratchet wrench is the best tool for this as you'll be doing alot of turning. Make sure the clamp edges are out of the way from anything and test for leaks.

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Step 13: Install your supplied coolant over flow tank. You can place it in the same location, but you'll need to make a bracket, or use the passenger side and T off into one of the coolant lines (there's an open space hole to bolt too behind the headlight).

 

DONE ! Enjoy the new front end of your car

 

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Disclaimer : Removing the front beam is a safety hazard ! Install at your own risk.

[ibr_adam09]

Some related pics. campared to the Avo tmic.

 

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[CUNNINGHAM]

Thank you!