Important Information Congratulations on your purchase of the Bell Intercoolers Volvo C30 T5 Front Mount Intercooler System. The installation instruc- tions in this manual will assist you in the complete process of installing your new intercooler. Please read through these instruc- tions entirely before you begin the installation process.
Volvo C30 T5 Intercooler System Required Tools and Materials To effici supplied with your intercooler. Tools • 1/4” Drive Ratchet • 1/4” Drive Extensions - 3” Length • 3/8” Drive Ratchet • 3/8” Drive Extension - 3” Length • Sockets 8 - 17 mm (1/4” or 3/8” Drive) •...
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Volvo C30 T5 Intercooler System Removing Front Fascia (Nose Section) The first step in the installation will involve removal of the front fascia (front nose section) of the vehicle (see Fig. 2.1). The front fascia of the C30 is comprised of two pieces, an upper section and a lower section, as shown in Figure 2.1.
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Volvo C30 T5 Intercooler System • Carefully remove the five (5) plastic rivets securing the front fascia to the upper radiator bulkhead (see Fig. 2.4). Please note, these rivets are designed to be reused. Using a Phillips screwdriver press the center section of the rivet down approximately 1/8”, until you feel a click, when the rivet has released.
Volvo C30 T5 Intercooler System • Loosen hose clamp securing intercooler outlet hose to intercooler and disconnect hose from intercooler. 3.3 Remove Hose Clamps The factory hose clamps will be replaced with high-strength T-bolt hose clamps for use with your new intercooler. You will need to re- move the factory hose clamps prior to installing the new intercooler.
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Volvo C30 T5 Intercooler System the on the factory intercooler. Refer to Figure 4.1 to ensure proper orientation of the sensor relative to the intercooler. • Apply a thin coating of motor oil to the IAT sensor o-ring. • Carefully insert sensor into new intercooler. Position as shown in Figure 4.1.
Volvo C30 T5 Intercooler System 4.6 Recheck All Fasteners, Hose Clamps and Connections Before proceeding, recheck all hose clamps for proper installation and clearance. Also recheck intercooler position (as per step 4.3) and all mounting fasteners. Recheck IAT sensor harness to be sure it is properly connected.
Volvo C30 T5 Intercooler System Trim and Install Front Fascia (Nose Section) This step requires relatively easy trimming of the plastic and urethane components of the front fascia. All trimming can be easily accomplished with a hacksaw or cutting wheel and cleaned up with a file and sand paper.
Volvo C30 T5 Intercooler System • Draw lines on side surfaces connecting upper and lower corners (see Fig. 6.1). • Using hacksaw or cutting wheel, care- fully cut along lines. • Carefully clean up cut edges with file and/or sandpaper.
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