FE1-6-141 FMIC For Civic/Integra

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This guide describes a process to install your new Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC)

Installation requires relocating ambient temperature sensor

Follow manufacturer recommendations to jack up and support the front of vehicle

The passenger side wheel and tire were removed for clarity but are not required for bumper removal

Clear space around the front of the car and underneath to have ample space to remove the front bumper

Pop open the hood and support with hood prop in fully up position

If you have a Honda Civic, skip to the next step

Use a large flathead screwdriver or prying tool to remove the ten (10) push-clips on the top of the bumper

These push clips are not removed

The 2nd and 3rd images give you a better view of the clips

If you have a Acura Integra, skip to the next step

Use a large flathead screwdriver or prying tool to remove the ten (10) push-clips on the top of the bumper

These push clips are not removed

The 2nd and 3rd images give you a better view of the clips

Other Civic trims not shown but process will be similar

The passenger side wheel and tire were removed for clarity but not required for bumper removal. Passenger side shown, Driver side similar

Integra

Remove the dome head screw with Philips screwdriver

Remove the screw with Philips screwdriver

Remove two (2) push clips with flat head screw driver

Civic

Remove two (2) screws with Philips screwdriver

Remove one push clip with flat head screw driver

Integra

Use a large flathead screwdriver or prying tool to remove the ten (10) push-clips on the bottom of the bumper

Use 10mm socket and ratchet to remove two (2) M6 bolts

Civic

Use a large flathead screwdriver or prying tool to remove the eight(8) push-clips on the bottom of the bumper

Use 10mm socket and ratchet to remove two (2) M6 bolts

Use Phillips head screwdriver to remove two (2) screws

Integra shown. Civic Similar

Place a strip of blue Painters tape on the each fender as shown

Place a strip of blue Painters tape on the each fender as shown

Place a strip of blue Painters tape under each headlight as shown to help prevent any paint scratches from bumper removal

Integra shown. Civic Similar

Use a forceful but controlled motion with both hands to pop the bumper out of the three fender clips as shown

Fender Clips

It may be easier to reach your hand between the bumper and the fender liner and pop out the first clip from behind the bumper

The bumper will take some force to remove the first time it comes off. This is ok. You will hear a lot of noise as the tabs pop loose. The bumper is not breaking, just separating. The key here will be to use one swift forceful motion as opposed to a bunch of small tugs

Do not fully pull the bumper off the car as there is some wiring to unclip later

Gently pop off bumper above headlight from it's clip by pulling up and out

Do not fully pull the bumper off the car as there is some wiring to unclip later

INTEGRA: Use a forceful but controlled motion with both hands to pop the bumper out of the four headlight clips as shown

Headlight Clips

CIVIC: Use a forceful but controlled rocking motion with both hands to pull the bumper out of the five headlight clips. This takes some force the first time

Do the same for the Driver side of bumper

Bumper could drop to the ground. Have friend hold the passenger side

This step is for cars like the Integra that have Honda Sensing Suite and cars equipped with Fog Lights. Skip for other cars

Use a Flashlight to see behind the driver side bumper that is loosely hanging off the car

Use your hand to unclip the parking sensor pig tail

Use your hand to unclip the fog light pig tail

Repeat above for Passenger side

This step is for cars like the Integra that have Honda Sensing Suite. Skip for other cars

Use your hand to unclip the forward proximity sensor pig tail

Grab bumper with both hands near hood latch and walk it off the car

Set aside bumper in safe place

Use caution not to scratch paint on bumper

Integra

Civic Si

Civic EX

Integra Shown. Other models will be similar

Remove four (4) bolts securing headlight to car using 10mm socket and ratchet

Two tabs have clips built into the plastic (orange arrows). Gently pry up tabs and slide headlight towards you

Unplug Headlight by pinching plug and pulling it out

Unclip loom by gently prying clip off with flat head screwdriver

Some Cars have an extra plastic clip. Pop that free

Remove headlight and safely set headlight aside

Do the same for the other headlight

Use a 3/8" drive ratchet and a 10mm socket to remove the two (2) bolts from the bracket

Use a 3/8" drive ratchet and a 12mm socket to remove the four (4) bolts connecting the intercooler to the air ducts

Remove OE FMIC from car

Bushings in the mounting brackets will be reused. Pull those out and set aside

Remove two (2) bolts using a 10mm socket and ratchet

Remove two (2) plastic clips securing underside of plastic cover to the aluminum bumper

Remove the thirteen (13) plastic push clips with a flat head screwdriver or pry tool holding ducting in place

Civic Si shown. Other cars similar

Use pliers to disconnect ambient temperature sensor from cover. Pull cover slightly off bumper to access loom clip as shown. Remove clip with pliers

Pull cover slightly off bumper to access loom clip as shown. Remove clip with pliers

Remove Plastic Cover from aluminum bumper and set aside

Remove four (4) bolts using 14mm socket and ratchet, two from each side

Remove two (2) bolts as shown using 12mm socket and ratchet

Use a rubber mallet to remove the Aluminum Bumper from car. Work evenly on each side so as not to bind up the bumper on the car

This can be difficult to get off

Use caution if pry bar is used as the aluminum is soft

Set aluminum bumper aside for later reinstallation

It's time to remove the Intake System. OE Shown

Unplug the connector for MAF sensor using your fingers

Use a 5.5mm socket and 3/8" ratchet or a small Phillips screwdriver to loosen the clamp circled in red

Tube should be able to freely pull off the turbo inlet pipe

Use a 3/8" drive ratchet and a 10mm socket to remove two (2) bolts that hold the intake duct

Use a panel clip tool or flat head screw driver to remove one (1) clip

Plastic clip breaks very easily. Use Caution

Use a 3/8" drive ratchet and a 10mm socket to remove the bolt to intake bracket as shown

Intake shown without lid and filter for clarity

Use a 3/8" rachet, a long extension, and a 10mm socket to remove lower intake bolt as shown

Wiggle the airbox and pull it up at the same time to loosen the airbox from the rubber bushing

This can be a PITA and you can get hurt when it breaks loose. Use Caution

Once you free the intake assembly from the bushing mount, it will easily come out of the car

FMIC is shown in the first image off the car to aid understanding

Use 10mm wrench or short 10mm socket and 1/4" ratchet to loosen clamp at turbo outlet

Pull rubber hose off turbo and then the intercooler inlet assembly off car as shown

FMIC is shown in the first image off the car to aid understanding

Use 10mm socket and ratchet to loosen clamp at the OE cold pipe

Pull rubber hose off cold pipe

Rubber might be stuck to cold pipe. Twist the rubber at the cold pipe to break it free before pulling it off

FMIC Resonator is shown in the first image off the car to aid understanding

Use 10mm socket, extension, and ratchet to remove two (2) nuts shown

One is in fender well area. Use a 10mm socket and 1/4" ratchet to remove the one (1) nut as shown

One is in fender well area. Use a 10mm socket and 1/4" ratchet to remove the one (1) nut as shown

Remove OE FMIC Resonator and OE Outlet hose from car

Cold Pipe is shown in the first image off the car to aid understanding

Disconnect both sensors from OE Cold Pipe using 8mm socket and ratchet

Use caution to keep sensors safe

Use pliers to slide clip up rubber hose. Pull hose from cold pipe and tuck away

Twist hose loose before pulling to avoid breaking the cold pipe nipple. Hose pliers are handy here

It may be easier to disconnect rubber line at turbo inlet pipe then remove it from cold pipe off the car

Remove two (2) bolts securing the Cold Pipe to the Engine using 10mm socket and ratchet

If Front Strut Tower Bar is installed, remove it

Remove hose bracket using 8mm socket and ratchet

Loosen hose clamp at throttle body with 10mm socket and ratchet

Pull cold pipe from car

Identify components to be installed

FMIC Inlet Hose

FMIC Outlet Hose

Cold Pipe

Throttle Body Silicone

Mounting Brackets

Mounting Pucks

Remove both shrouds by pulling push clip as shown

You could instead trim them for 27WON FMIC clearance and reinstall

Set aside shrouds. These will not be reused

Remove caps off FMIC end tanks

Place Q=1 provided polyurethane bushing on the bottom peg of each end tank. Don't push bushing all the way on the peg

Puck has cone shaped interior. Be sure to install the right way on the cone peg

Prototype shown, in white

Place FMIC assembly with puck in mount points on core support as shown

Remove nubs on core support to allow new brackets to seat. Use Dremel, grinder, file, or hammer and chisel for this

There are two ways to mount brackets. Riv-nut or Bolt/Nut. Hardware is included for either way. Riv-nut method is recommended if you have the tool

OPTIONAL: Install provided M6 Riv-nut in the locations shown

Take the bushings from the top brackets of the OE FMIC removed in step 17, flip over, and insert into both provided brackets

Bracket may rotate when tightened. Make sure they rest as shown when secured

Secure FMIC with OE M6 bolt and 10mm wrench using provided passenger side bracket

If not using Riv-nut then use provided M6 nut with OE bolt

Note slot is centered on passenger side bracket

Secure FMIC with OE M6 bolt and 10mm wrench using provided driver side bracket

If not using Riv-nut then use provided M6 nut with OE bolt

Note slot is offset on driver side bracket

Now loosen both top brackets just attached that secure FMIC

Take the nut off one of the provided 67-75mm hose clamps. Thread it back on to two threads

Tape clamp in place exactly as shown

This is one of the most difficult parts of the install

This serves to get the clamp into the proper position to secure the silicone

Reposition FMIC and secure top brackets

Place the FMIC outlet silicone. Slide outlet silicone on end tank. Make sure the FMIC end hits the bump stop on the end tank. Rotate it so the cold pipe end rests close to the coolant hose as shown

Orient the taped clamp so it can be accessed through bumper as shown

Bumper is not reinstalled at this point. Image shows bumper so you can see how small a slot you are going for here

Clamp should sit loose over silicone as silicone is slipped over end tank

Failure to secure this connection will result in a boost leak and would require removal of bumper to reconnect. This orientation of the clamp allows to minimize the work necessary in the event that happens

Secure silicone in position using 10mm socket, extension, and ratchet on the previously taped clamp

Make sure outlet Silicone is not touching any sheet metal. Reposition as needed

Slide hot side silicone in and around down pipe as shown. Do not connect to FMIC yet

Temporarily put silicone on turbo outlet as shown. This makes it easier to get the other end on the FMIC

Connect inlet silicone to FMIC end tank. Make silicone hits the bump stop on the end tank

Remove nut from a provided 67-75mm hose clamp then reset it to two threads

Pop the silicone off the turbo and run the 67-75mm hose clamp down the silicone in the correct orientation as shown to the FMIC inlet

Reinstall silicone on turbo

Secure Inlet Silicone to FMIC using the T-bolt clamp slid into place

Make sure outlet Silicone is not touching any sheet metal. Reposition as needed

Orient clamp so it can be accessed through bumper just like outlet side earlier

Set clamp as far left as possible to make sure it's fully seated on end tank

Well secured silicone will have a hose clamp that slightly indents the silicone

Failure to secure this connection will result in a boost leak and would require removal of bumper to reconnect. This orientation of the clamp allows to minimize the work necessary in the event that happens

SECURE silicone in position using 10mm socket, extension, and ratchet

Make sure you can access both inlet and outlet hose clamps through bumper once it's installed

Line up aluminum bumper back on car using a rubber mallet

Striking the bumper from the center works better than from either side

Hint: Look through top hole on bumper and line up bottom holes. It can be a real PITA to get the aluminum bumper back into position

Reinstall four (4) bolts for bumper using 14mm socket and ratchet

Reinstall two (2) bolts for center bracket using 12mm socket and ratchet

Place bumper plastic shroud back in place

Reinstall two (2) bolts using a 10mm socket and ratchet

Reinstall plastic clips securing air flow ducting to plastic cover. Quantity varies by car

Reinstall two (2) plastic clips securing underside of plastic cover to the aluminum bumper

Integra Shown. Other models will be similar

Clip headlight into position at the two upper and one side clips

Reinstall the four (4) bolts securing headlight to car using 10mm socket and ratchet. Two shown. Refer to Step 15 for more detail

Plug the headlight back in

Install loom clamp freed in step 16

Do the same for the other headlight

Pull ambient temperature sensor over end tank as shown

Secure ambient temperature sensor out of the way. A zip tie was used in this instance and the sensor was moved to the driver side fender area

Relocation could impact accuracy of sensor. The location shown provides good data based upon our experience. It's unlikely this will present an issue

Some cars have the option to adjust ambient temperature sensor to be more accurate and could compensate from a difference created by relocating the sensor

Loosen hose clamp as shown with 8mm socket, extension, and ratchet

Pull rubber coupler off throttle body

Slide 70-78mm hose clamp over silicone elbow and place elbow on throttle body as shown. Do not secure it yet

Pass hose clamp under loom as shown

Rotate clamp into position as shown

You are about to install the cold pipe. Do not start connecting sensors yet

Slide 76-84mm hose clamp over silicone as shown. Do not secure it yet

Insert cold pipe into throttle body silicone

Push cold pipe into position by checking gap near coolant hose as shown. There should be about a 3mm or 1/8 inch gap

Push cold pipe down so its bracket is flush with the engine while using a 10mm socket and ratchet, secure both 20mm M6 bolts on the cold pipe bracket

Do not over torque

Insert Cold Pipe into FMIC outlet silicone and secure with 76 -84mm hose clamp

Install MAP sensor as shown, secure with OE bolt and insert plug

Connect temperature sensor as shown, secure with OE bolt and insert plug

Press the rubber hose onto the barb fitting and use needle nose pliers to position the spring clamp over the hose where the barb is pressed in

Spare 1/8-27 NPT port for methanol auxiliary cooling/fueling

Ignore Hardware Difference. Product Revision

There is a machined slot on the cold pipe to keep hose bracket in position

Remove plastic clips from bracket and rotate each 90 degrees as shown

Use caution not to break these clips. They can be brittle

Secure hose bracket to cold pipe with OE M6 bolt using 10mm socket and ratchet

Reposition OE Rubber hose using OE hose bracket as shown. The other line that was connected to this bracket floats free

There is a bracket on the OEM cold pipe that has 2 wires clipped into it that is not able to mount to the 27WON cold pipe

Position clamp as shown. Make sure it is fully on the silicone and not on the bead roll

Secure cold pipe to throttle body silicone using 10mm socket, extension, and ratchet

Place provided 54-62mm hose clamp over turbo outlet silicone as shown

Verify silicone hose is not touching anything, especially the radiator fan. You can rotate the silicone at the turbo to create clearance

Secure hose clamp. Make sure it is evenly on the silicone and not resting on the bead roll

Double check connection at all 6 hose clamps provided with the FMIC kit

This is a list of codes that could arise from an air leak. This list is not comprehensive

P2101 - Throttle Actuator “A” Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance

P2187 - System Too Lean at Idle (Bank 1) DTC

Reinstall intake system. See previous steps for more detail on OE intake installation if needed

Verify at least 10mm or 1/3" of clearance between FMIC Outlet piping and intake as shown

OE Intake

PRL Intake

If you have a safe way to do so, it's not a bad idea to pause the install process as this point and give the car some boost to make sure all the new connections are going to hold

This can save a bumper R&R if a connection fails in that area

Optional: Warm the car up and take it on a drive where you can give it full boost

It's possible to trim these instead of removing them. This process is not documented here

Remove two (2) phillips screws holding duct to bumper

Set duct aside. It will not be reused

Repeat for other side

Integra process shown. Other cars similar. Refer to removal instructions as installation is the reverse of removal

Intake Snorkel Shown. Sold Separately https://store.27won.com/honda-civic-acur...

Make sure fog light plugs are not hanging below skid plate

Move bumper almost in place and connect proximity sensor

Continue carefully moving bumper into position until it's nearly lined up with fender on each side

Bumper can get caught on headlights

Install one push clip to help secure bumper while plugging in fog lights and parking sensors on each side

Reach between bumper and car to plugs. You may need to lightly pull bumper at corners to create space

Note locking tabs at upper fenders. Slide each end of bumper into upper fender tabs

Push four clips under each headlight into place

Push three clips at each fender into place

Integra

Reinstall the ten (10) push-clips on the bottom of the bumper

Use 10mm socket and ratchet to reinstall two (2) M6 bolts

Civic

Reinstall the eight(8) push-clips on the bottom of the bumper

Use 10mm socket and ratchet to reinstall two (2) M6 bolts

Use Phillips head screwdriver to reinstall two (2) screws

The passenger side wheel and tire were removed for clarity but not required for bumper removal

Reinstall the dome head screw with Philips screwdriver

Reinstall the flat head screw with Philips screwdriver

Reinstall two (2) push clips with flat head screw driver

Civic

Reinstall two (2) flat head screws with Philips screwdriver

Reinstall one push clip with flat head screw driver

Civic shown, refer to Step 4 for Integra

Reinstall the ten (10) push-clips on the top of the bumper

The 2nd and 3rd images give you a better view of the clips

Other Civic trims not shown but process will be similar

Check for boost leaks

Start the car and check for boost leaks at all intercooler and piping connections

Once the car is up to temperature, complete a drive in which you can get the engine into boost

If a boost leaks develops, typically the car will go into limp mode

If a whistling sound is heard, you may have a small boost leak, check and tighten the connections for the intercooler and piping

This completes the installation of your 27WON FMIC

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