Quote:
Originally Posted by elDizzle
I'm looking to remove me SC to send it in for a rebuild. I downloaded the manual. Is it simply a matter of working backwards from the end I've read people take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. TIA for your insight!
|
Yeah for the most part. Honestly there's no "wrong" way to do it. If it helps, this is how I do it since I've had mine off 3 or so times.
1. Remove throttle, transmission and cruise control cables (you may not have all these).
2. Remove intake boot
3. Remove the S/C belt. Make sure you loosen up the oil dipstick first since the tensioner likes to hit it and bend it if you don't.
4. Disconnect all hoses (PCV, brake booster, etc.). Put little labels with tape if you're worried you won't know where the go back. I switched up my fuel return line and vacuum booster once LOL. Let's say I had a strong fuel smell..
5. Remove throttle body coolant lines. If you live in a warm climate where icing isn't an issue you can just get a barbed connector and put these together. Will lower your IAT's without having hot coolant pulsing through your throttle body and never bother with these again. Honestly this is the most tricky part since the clamps are hard to get to.
6. Unbolt the supercharger. You've got the one long bolt as well as the little guys that can be tricky to get to along the intake runners. A wobble extention or universal joint helps a lot here. You might have to use a torx bit if your socket is too big, don't strip them. There's also a nut to take off in the front & back.
7. Take it off. Go slow and if you feel any resistance, stop and figure out what you missed. Lots of little hoses and wire connectors it can snag on.