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8. Remove front bumper by unscrewing 2 torx bolts through front lower grill. Remove all screws from the wheel
well liners on the sides of the bumper. Disconnect the horns and fog lights (if applicable). Working at the front
of wheel wells, remove the left and right inner panel fasteners. Slide bumper forward to remove. If equipped
with headlight washers or parking distance control (PDC), disconnect their connections to the bumper in prior.
Remove the air duct from front core support to airbox.
9. Step 9 removed as kit was updated from V2 (oil fed) supercharger to V3 (self-lubricated unit)
10. Disconnect fuel injector electrical connections. Disconnect intake temp sensor found between intake runner
#3 and #4. Unhook both O2 sensor electrical connector blocks and remove their clips from the fuel rail. Unclip
each of the 6 fuel injector electrical connections from the wiring harness housing rail and set the wiring
harness rail to the side. WARNING: USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Bleed any remaining fuel
pressure using the Schrader Valve on the front of the fuel rail. Unbolt the fuel rail and set aside for later
instruction.
(***NOTE: Wear eye protection and work in a well ventilated area when working with fuel equipment!)
