Stock intercooler removal

[nickygn23]

Just curious. What's the easiest way to remove our intercoolers? From the top or bottom? If bottom do I have to remove the sway bar and cross bracing..... Which I'm trying to avoid. Any hints would be helpful

 

[Frederickdav]

If I remember, mine came out through the top. I know I didn't remove any braces or sway bar.

 

[Turbo6inKY]

It has to come out the top. It won't clear the swaybar to come out the bottom.

You may have to get the shroud off while it's in the car, then you can lift out the IC, then pull the shroud.

 

[Darkstar72]

x3 - out the top.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

X4 = out the top.
I prefer to take the fans and shroud assy. out and remove the I/C with shroud/ scoop as a whole.
It seems to work better for me and my fat thumbs.

 

[nickygn23]

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[nickygn23]

Thanks gentlemen. I do appreciate all the advise. Top it is. I wanted to get to it but the wife wanted new hardwood floors. Must Make Wife Happy..........