FMIC install brought to you by RANGE AUTOMOTIVE

[Bu11dogg2]

First and foremost I would like to thank to Steve from Range Automotive for letting us use his garage and tools for the install.

Without his help I doubt we would have ever finished this :lol:

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now on to the install :D

This is not an easy or quick task. In fact, it is quite involved and time consuming.

If you have a bit of tech knowledge, the proper tools and a full day to burn you should be able to do it.

AS ALWAYS!!!

You assume all responsibility for your car and the install if you choose to do this on your own.

This is intended to be a reference, not a guarantee. Please use the proper safety tools and never mod under the influence.

First thing you should is make sure you have all of your tools and parts.

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This is not the kind of install you can stop halfway through and drive to auto parts store for a wrench.

Here's what you'll need for tools:

1. full set of bits
2. 6-12 inch extensions
3. Air tools (makes life easier)
4. pop it remover or flat head
5. Phillips head
6. Dremel
7. flat black primer


BUMPER REMOVAL:

the first thing you want to do is remove the front bumper.

Start by removing all the popits on the top of the grill and remove the grill inserts
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once both the inserts are removed you must remove the popits from both wheel wells and disconnect the wheel well protector from the bumper, exposing the bumper brackets behind

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next you want to remove all of the pop its from the under side of the bumper

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once all the popits are removed you should be able to remove the bumper from the car by separating the clips, be careful not to break them!!!

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once the bumper is removed you are ready to move onto the next step.
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[Bu11dogg2]

BUMPER BEAM REMOVAL:

The next step is to remove the bumper beam. It's best to have power tools for this as some of the bolts are hard to reach.

Some kits require the removal of the bumper and others only require cutting. In this instance the beam was removed.

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remove all of the bolts and remove the bumper beam.

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once the beam is removed you need to trim the metal tabs that stick out on the bottom, use a dremel or air saw

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next you will want to spray paint them with primer to prevent rust

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[Bu11dogg2]

TMIC REMOVAL:
This is probably the easiest part :lol:

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Simply remove the BOV/BPV, unbolt the bracket, disconnect the rubber lines (vacuum) and remove the clamps from the Y pipe.

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check out that ass!!!!
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once removed, set it aside with it's original hardware
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[Bu11dogg2]

Hood scoop trim:
You must remove the rubber trim piece from the underside of the hood scoop. This creates clearance for the piping.

This only requires removing a few popits.

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Fuel lines bracket:
if you have an 04 or older you have a fuel filter on the bracket shown below. Use the provided bracket to relocate the lines.

If your car is 2005 or newer the fuel filter is in the pump and you need only move your existing bracket down one notch


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this creates room for the FMIC piping :)

Radiator overflow removal:
Since the cold side has to come up soemwhere.... you need to remove your radiator over flow and replace it with the provided one :)

Once you remove the top bolt, all you have to do is give it a slight tug to remove it from its grommet. You MUST trim this grommet to clear the pipes.

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[Bu11dogg2]

Intake Removal:

You'll need to remove and remount your intake. BE CAREFUL REMOVING THE MAF SENSOR!!!!!

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Next, you want to put a rubber grommet around the hole in the wheel well to protect the piping and remove the stock airbox

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[Bu11dogg2]

MOUNTING THE FMIC:

start first by installing the bracket
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once the bracket is on you can attach the FMIC :)

Make sure you follow the provided directions and measure the proper distance. The bracket allows you to mount the FMIC at different heights, if you mount it to high, the pipes will hit the hood, to low and they will hit the fuel lines.

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next, you want to attach your hot/cold side piping.

You will want to use some type of non-permanent sealer on the inside of the necks to help prevent blow aparts and leaks :)

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you may need to relocate your washer bottle. In most cases you can simply move it, slightly, out of the way :)

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once the hot/cold pipes are on you should snake the rest of the piping through.

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[Bu11dogg2]

RECONNECT OF VACUUM LINES, INTAKE, RADIATOR OVERFLOW AND BOV/BPV:

It's important that you replace all of the vacuum hoses and BOV/BPV recirculation hoses.

You also need to install your new Radiator overflow and put your intake back on using the new bracket :)

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU TIGHTEN EACH CLAMP, HOSE AND BOLT.

LOOSE CONNECTIONS = LEAKS!!!

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[Bu11dogg2]

TRIMMING THE BUMPER:

The key to this is ONLY trimming as much as needed

With most kits, plan on losing your fog lights and fog light wells :(

First and foremost you should measure and mark. Always cut about 1/2 inch away from your intended cut line so that you can make one final, clean cut once you know everything fits :)

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Once you have your lines, cut :)

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[Bu11dogg2]

REINSTALL BUMPER:

Last but not least... you need to reinstall the bumper. As long as all of your cuts are right everything should clip right back on ;)

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[Bu11dogg2]

BIG THANKS TO RANGE AUTOMOTIVE FOR ALLOWING US TO USE HIS GARAGE, TOOLS AND FOR HELPING OUT WITH THE INSTALL!!!

Range Automotive
Subaru Specialists
445 High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 742-2000

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[Kevin]

nice write up:D

thanks for all the help from everyone.

[Bu11dogg2]

Anytime!!

[Bu11dogg2]

when are putting in the turbo?

[Nate8409]

As soon as you buy it for me.

[jonny-rockets]

that guy really is the man.

its oil change time soon for me!

[unsakred]

that guy really is the man.

its oil change time soon for me!

yup, that he is

[kb1043]

why do you need 6 12 inch extensions?:rofl:

[Kevin]

lol I think he meant a 6-12" extension.

but you never know lol

the green should be going on after I get my headers and a few other parts.

[Nate8409]

He just let you use the shop without charging you guys?

[Bu11dogg2]

why do you need 6 12 inch extensions?:rofl:


reading comprehension = pwns you

[Bu11dogg2]

hey Kevin!

I need my Dremel back! :lol: