HPF FMIC install

Jeef · 01-16-2012, 11:13 PM

Need some help can't get the passenger side of the hose to clip in... any ideas? driver side is in.

Zebra99 · 01-16-2012, 11:50 PM

Warm water and soap to lube it up may help ease the install. It'll dry right up once your done and the car warms up.

Brey335i · 01-16-2012, 11:53 PM

It was a pain when me and my buddy did his. We actually ended up doing the passenger side first and then the driver's side. It's possible. Just keep trying...

Jeef · 01-17-2012, 12:08 AM

Would buying some crazy lube from an auto store work instead of warm water and soap? haha the install video makes it seem too easy... Also is the plastic piece in the middle really necessary or can I just remove it(cut it out)..?

Jeef · 01-17-2012, 12:13 AM

oh and by the way anyone know what the code h2aae is?

cn555ic · 01-17-2012, 06:37 AM

Some lube and a jack and a piece of wood to push that side of the ic up so you can connect it

Alex@Helix · 01-17-2012, 10:14 AM

spit

ETS Michael · 01-17-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex@Helix

spit

That's what she said.

Just make sure not to use any form of oil or lubricant. You may run into problems down the road with couplers popping off.

Thanks,

Michael

werke-t · 01-17-2012, 10:30 AM

I just recently did my HPF quick disconnect FMIC install,

I didnt really have an issue with my couplers, but I had a friend help me hold up the intercooler while I hooked up the passenger side FIRST.

As for the plastic shroud, I cut almost all of mine out, and if your try to leave some it will most likely look like crap

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Jeef Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,945 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6)	HPF FMIC install Need some help can't get the passenger side of the hose to clip in... any ideas? driver side is in.
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Zebra99 Colonel 112 Rep 2,856 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	Warm water and soap to lube it up may help ease the install. It'll dry right up once your done and the car warms up.
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Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	It was a pain when me and my buddy did his. We actually ended up doing the passenger side first and then the driver's side. It's possible. Just keep trying...
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Jeef Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,945 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6)	Would buying some crazy lube from an auto store work instead of warm water and soap? haha the install video makes it seem too easy... Also is the plastic piece in the middle really necessary or can I just remove it(cut it out)..? Last edited by Jeef; 01-17-2012 at 12:40 AM..
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werke-t Captain 47 Rep 731 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (5)	I just recently did my HPF quick disconnect FMIC install, I didnt really have an issue with my couplers, but I had a friend help me hold up the intercooler while I hooked up the passenger side FIRST. As for the plastic shroud, I cut almost all of mine out, and if your try to leave some it will most likely look like crap
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