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Intercooler Pipe Kit Installation Guide – 2013-2018 6.7L Cummins

The 2013-2018 6.7L Cummins Intercooler Pipe Kit Packing Include

  • 1 × Intercooler
  • 1 × Cold-Side Boot Tubes
  • 1 × Hot-Side Boot Tubes
  • 4 × Silicone Couplers
  • 8 × Clamps

This guide covers the installation of the Spelab Racing Intercooler Pipe Kit for 2013-2018 6.7L Cummins.

You can also download the original PDF of these installation instructions: Intercooler Pipe Kit Installation Instructions (PDF).

Warning

CAUTION!!! Never work on a hot vehicle. Serious injury in the form of burns can result if the vehicle has been in use. Allow vehicle to cool prior to installation. Always wear eye protection when working on or under any vehicle.

Note: For your safety we recommend disconnecting any negative battery terminals whenever working on any vehicle. Installation of the Cold Air Intake requires removal of the plumbing to the turbo intake. Use caution not to get any dust, debris, or tools left where they may enter the system.

Installation Notes

Note: Prior to installation, please compare the parts that you have received with the bill of materials listed above to ensure that you have all the necessary parts for installation.

Installation Steps

  1. Step 01
    Loosen the clamp that secures the hot-side intercooler pipe to the turbocharger outlet. (1×11mm T-bolt clamp)
  2. Step 02
    Loosen the clamp that secures the cold-side intercooler pipe to the intake. (1×11mm T-bolt clamp)
  3. Step 03
    Remove the four bolts that secure the ducting to the front of the intercooler. (4×10mm bolts)
  4. Step 04
    Disconnect the harness clip from the ducting located on the passenger side of the vehicle, just below the radiator.
  5. Step 05
    Remove the three tree clips that secure the ducting to the bottom of the intercooler. (3×tree clips)
  6. Step 06
    Remove the three tree clips that secure the lower fan shroud to the bottom of the intercooler. (3×tree clips)
  7. Step 07
    Remove the four bolts that secure the plow mounts to the frame. Then remove the plow mounts. (4×24mm bolts and nuts)
  8. Step 08
    Loosen the clamp that secures the intercooler pipe to the passenger side of the intercooler. (1×11mm T-bolt clamp)
  9. Step 09
    Loosen the clamp that secures the intercooler pipe to the driver side of the intercooler. (1×T-bolt clamp)
  10. Step 10
    Work a hose pick between the boots and the intercooler to loosen them. They tend to get stuck, which makes removing the intercooler difficult. Once the boots are loose, separate them from the intercooler.
  11. Step 11
    Remove the four bolts that secure the lower fan shroud to the back of the intercooler. (4×10mm bolts)
  12. Step 12
    Remove the lower fan shroud from the intercooler. Drop the passenger-side ducting down first, then the driver-side.
  13. Step 13
    Remove the four bolts that secure the intercooler to the frame of the truck. These bolts support the weight of the intercooler, so be prepared to handle the full weight of this component. (4×13mm bolts)
  14. Step 14
    While holding the intercooler up, remove the front ducting that you disconnected earlier.
  15. Step 15
    Remove the intercooler from the vehicle.
  16. Step 16
    There are three different types of bolts included with your kit. The large 13mm head bolts will be used to secure the mounting brackets to the intercooler. The long 10mm head bolts will be used to secure the front shrouding to the lower shroud. The short 10mm head bolts secure the shrouding to the intercooler.
  17. Step 17
    Install the six bolts that secure the mounting brackets to the intercooler, but leave them loose for now. (6×13mm bolts)
  18. Step 18
    Locate the silicone elbows in your kit. One boot is a bit longer than the other. Compare them to the stock boots to identify them.
  19. Step 19
    Lubricate the ends of the intercooler pipes, intercooler inlet, and intercooler outlet. Install the intercooler boots to the pipes, but don't install the clamps yet. This will make it easier to lead the pipes.
  20. Step 20
    If you are installing the intercooler only, the couplers on the stock intercooler boots must be replaced with the provided transition boots. Use a cutoff wheel or diagonal cutters to remove the band that secures the stock couplers to the intercooler side of the stock intercooler pipes. Slip a provided T-bolt clamp over each transition boot, and install the boots to the pipes. Then secure the boots with the clamps. (2×T-bolt clamps)
  21. Step 21
    From underneath the vehicle, route the hot-side intercooler pipe up behind the radiator hose until it meets the turbocharger outlet.
  22. Step 22
    Route the cold-side intercooler pipe over the steering gear, and turn it while you feed it up toward the intake.
  23. Step 23
    Slip four of the provided clamps over the intercooler ends of the pipes. Take care to orient the clamps so that you will be able to tighten them later. Push the clamps up past the boots so that they are out of the way. (4×T-bolt clamps)
  24. Step 24
    Install the intercooler. Lift the intercooler into place, and slip the boots over the intercooler inlet and outlet. It may be helpful to have your pick tool on hand to help the boots over the lip of the intercooler. Then secure the intercooler to the vehicle with two of the original bolts, placed in the lower bolt holes. Thread the bolts in, but don't tighten them yet. Some movement in the intercooler is necessary to install the shrouding. (2×13mm bolts)
  25. Step 25
    Slip two of the provided T-bolt clamps over the intake end of the cold-side intercooler pipe. Install the pipe over the intake inlet, but don't tighten the clamps yet. You may need to go back and adjust these later. (2×T-bolt clamps)
  26. Step 26
    Slip two of the provided T-bolt clamps over the turbo end of the hot-side intercooler pipe. Install the pipe over the turbocharger outlet, but don't tighten the clamps yet. (2×T-bolt clamps)
  27. Step 27
    Locate the lower fan shroud included with your kit. Pull back the stock fan shroud and slip the driver side corner of the shroud past the steering gear. The stock shroud should sit on top of the shroud to form a good seal. Then secure the shrouding with four of the provided bolts. (4×10mm bolts)
  28. Step 28
    Locate the front ducting panels in your kit. Install the side panels by sliding them through the front grille. Then secure them with the four provided bolts. (4×10mm bolts, 4×washers)
  29. Step 29
    Locate the lower ducting panel in your kit. Orient the panel so that the lip is pointing down, and then install the panel to the bottom of the intercooler. Secure the bottom panel to the side panels with the two provided bolts. Leave a small gap to allow water to drain from the ducting. (2×10mm bolts)
  30. Step 30
    Install the two remaining bolts that secure the intercooler to the frame, and tighten all four bolts. (2×13mm bolts)
  31. Step 31
    Tighten the bolts that secure the bottom of the intercooler bracket to the intercooler.
  32. Step 32
    Now that the intercooler is fully secured, slide all the T-bolt clamps into position and tighten them. These clamps must be positioned over the bead roll of the component they secure to provide a good seal.
  33. Step 33
    Reinstall the plow mounts, and secure them with the original hardware. (4×24mm bolts and nuts)

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