The 3/16″ x 3/16″ x 1/4″ T included in the kit is too small for mounting in this location. hose and will require the purchase of a 1/4”, 3-way vacuum T from a local auto parts store. On the front of the intake manifold, you will find a vacuum line near the rear of the alternator. Now that this is done, let’s move on to locating and making connections under the hood for the Boost/Vac, Oil Pressure, and EGT/Pyrometer gauges. When you tighten the screws, you do not want to tighten until they stop turning, otherwise, you risk damaging or warping the pod. You may now mount your pod, and tighten the screws. You can then reach up from underneath the driver’s side of the dash and grab the wires to gently pull them down the rest of the way. Route the wires from the gauges down past the ductwork, favoring the drivers’ side. Pre-wire your gauges in the pod, but only slide them in part way, and leave enough slack in the wiring, or tubing so that the gauge can be slid in and out if needed after or during pod installation.
BOOST GAUGE KIT WRX INSTALL
Install the 4th clip, then test fit the pod with all 4 screws. A standard drill likely will not work due to the close proximity of the windshield. Using a right-angle drill, with a 1/4” drill bit, drill the required hole for the 4th screw and clip. Remove the 4th screw, and use a pointed pick, or screwdriver and scribe the location of where the 4th hole needs to be. Set the pod in place and carefully position the pod and screws and start to screw the pod down with the 3 screws that already have holes with clips. Partially thread in the 4 screws that were included with the pod, into the pod. To mark the location, use a 1/8” drill and drill through the pod at the 4 corners where the pod has already been pre-drilled.
Install 3 of the four included screw clips in the 3 corners where there are already holes.įor the 4th, you will have to mark the location and drill the hole. View of the dash with the clock piece removed and harness unplugged. You will not be using this connector/harness for this install. Unplug the wire harness connector from the clock and secure it out of the way with a piece of tape to prevent dash rattles. This piece snaps out, pull up sharply at the front of the pod (towards the windshield) to take loose.
BOOST GAUGE KIT WRX HOW TO
In the steps that follow we’ll take a look at how to remove the clock panel and the steps required to install the new gauge pod assembly.
BOOST GAUGE KIT WRX DRIVER
This unit replaces the clock located in the center dash of Subaru Impreza vehicles from 2002-2007 and allows the addition of three, 2 1/16″ to be installed angled towards the driver for optimized viewing. Important! First things first, after you open the hood, Disconnect one of the battery terminals before moving on with the rest of the install! On this particular vehicle, we’re installing a Triple Dash Pod #20018. Though this install was performed on the 07 STI model, much of the information provided below will prove helpful to owners of the Impreza, WRX, and STI models from prior years as well. We also examine the installation of the #20018 Center Dash Pod and include some helpful tips for installation. This is reversible if you hold on to your factory vents in case you plan on removing your aftermarket gauges at any point in the future.This time we’re taking an in-depth look at how to hook up what are considered by many tuners to be essential gauges on an 07 Subaru WRX STi. *Please be careful when removing factory vents to avoid breaking them. ***THESE GAUGE PODS ARE PRODUCED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY DRIVEWAYTUNING EXCLUSIVELY AND ARE IN NO WAY ASSOCIATED WITH OR INFRINGING UPON SUBARU AMERICA OR THEIR PRODUCTS*** LOOK AT MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR A SINGLE GAUGE POD LISTING* *THIS LISTING IS FOR TWO (2) AIR VENT GAUGE PODS (Driver side/Passanger side). *MAY NEED TO MODIFY OR REMOVE MATERIAL FROM THE DUCTING/VENT HOUSING TO FIT THE GAUGES OF YOUR CHOICE, THE REAR OF GAUGE WILL INTERFERE IN SOME CASES* This is the cleanest, and best looking way to add aftermarket gauges to your Subaru while still retaining heat and A/C! It is as easy as pulling the stock vents out of their housing and popping these into position. They are designed to simply pop-in to the stock center vent in your 05-07 subaru WRX. These vent pods are CAD designed to replace your OEM air vent grills and are made of ABS plastic. Do you want to add aftermarket gauges to your Subaru WRX/STI to monitor different engine parameters but don't want blocked vision from gauges sticking out of your A pillar? or have gauges stuck above your steering column in front of your cluster? Well here is the best solution for you!
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