TMIC Protector

Ever get bent fins on your top mount intercooler from dumb bugs committing suicide in your scoop? Yea I do and it drives me insane. So here is a DIY you can use to help protect your intercooler from this kamikaze insects.

Tools Needed:

1. Phillips Head Screwdriver
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2. Needle Nose Pliers
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3. Tape Measure
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Materials


1. Aluminum Mesh
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Steps

1.
Remove all the screws for the hood scoop diverter assembly circled in red. Note that the top center is a plastic tab.
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2.
This is optional but I like to work clean so clean off the diverter.
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3.
Remove all of these little plastic rivets that hold the rubber gasket/liner in place. Be sure to put them in a plastic bag or in a safe place so you don't lose any.
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4.
Measure and cut your aluminum mesh approximately 20 1/4" long and 6 1/2" wide.
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5.
If you purchased the right size of mesh the plastic pop rivets should fit right into a square of the mesh. Lay it across the splitter, put the rubber gasket/liner on top, and pop the rivets in. Trim the mesh around it to clean up the edges.
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6.
Reinstall the the diverter back onto the underside of the hood.
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7.
(optional) Straighten out the fins of your intercooler with tweezers or a radiator fin straightening comb if available.
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8.
Now you have your finished product. A clean, non-restrictive protector for your beloved TMIC Fins. Eat your heart out bug jerky.
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Great write up @ShiftHappensLTi.

Thanks @IGOTASUBARU.COM

You got it bro! ;)

Also promoted it to an article and put in on the front of the homepage @ShiftHappensLTi.

Thanks again! Keep them coming. :ty:

Been thinking about this...gonna paint mesh to totally customize it....great; easy; cheap mod that fixes a common problem...thanks

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