Intercooler replacement, o-rings needed? DIY request

[nickname]

Buying an OE intercooler for my '16 Touring.

Seems like a straight forward R&R, but I'm curious if anyone has done this and has any advice.

An official Honda procedure would be great.

I've read there are o-rings, but not sure if these HAVE to be replaced.

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[jconnway]

Buying an OE intercooler for my '16 Touring.

Seems like a straight forward R&R, but I'm curious if anyone has done this and has any advice.

An official Honda procedure would be great.

I've read there are o-rings, but not sure if these HAVE to be replaced.

Curious why not upgrade it.. there are many replacement options that massively out preform the stock one

 

[nickname]

Curious why not upgrade it.. there are many replacement options that massively out preform the stock one

Cost. Plus, I'm completely stock. Saving up for a ktuner, then I'll add bolt-ons. Found multiple OE intercoolers at salvage yards for $100. Mine is damaged from an accident and I'm sure it's affecting the performance.

Upgrading would be great, but I can't drop $300-$600 right now. And when I can, first thing I'm getting is a tuner - then add parts afterwards

 

[MetalKnightCivicHB]

Its not to bad. You need to remove the bumper. There are DIYs online

 

[nickname]

Its not to bad. You need to remove the bumper. There are DIYs online

I've removed the bumper so many times I lost count, it takes me less than 5 mins now.

My question is if I need to replace any o-rings or gaskets? I want everything together so I do it once and do it right.

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