013-14 Ford Focus ST Removal of Stock System: 1. Loosen the air charge hose clamp on the throttle body. Refer to Figure 1. Figure 1 2. Remove the under car engine cover. Refer to Figure 2. 3. Remove the front lower valance panel (optional, but it gives easier access to the intercooler connections). Figure 2 4. Remove the nut and bolt securing the hot side intercooler pipe. Refer to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 Figure 4 5.
6. Remove both of the factory air charge pipes from the vehicle. Figure 6 Figure 7 7. Remove the throttle body air charge hose from the factory adaptor for re-use. Refer to Figure 8. Installation of MBRP Inc. Intercooler Pipes: Note: The hoses supplied are a tight fit to the pipes. Some silicone spray or other suitable lubricant is required for installation. Figure 8 1. Install the throttle body air charge hose onto the Right Hand Intercooler Pipe, using one 3” T-Bolt Clamp.
5. Install the Right Hand Intercooler Pipe bracket and the M8 Flange Nut onto the air conditioner compressor mounting stud and tighten both clamps on the Hose Elbow. Ensure the throttle body connection stays in place. The Hose Elbow may slightly contact the air conditioner compressor. Refer to Figure 11. Figure 11 6. Place one 3” T-Bolt Clamp and the Hose Adaptor Elbow onto the Left Hand Intercooler Pipe inlet. Place the 2.5” T-Bolt Clamp onto the small end of the Hose Adaptor Elbow. 7.