Peaty update: 9/13/03: I did an install on my Forester too and there are some pics here that will help too:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2408

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okay, first things first..... pop the hood and disconnect the negitive battery terminal, (blah blah)... yes I did because it is always a good idea, better safe then sorry.

next we will remove the intercooler. there are two bolts on either side, three holding the pipe on in the front, two for the wastegate, one for the inlet, (down below) and one for the outlet, (above)... after you remove these, pull the whole assembly towards the driver seat and it should pop right out.

Locate the grommet that the vacuum line will go through. This one is (relatively) easy to access from inside the cabin.

I found that folding the grommet in half and snipping with a pair of wire cutters was the easiest way to get a neat little hole. I made two cuts, ninty degrees from each other.

next you will want to reinstall your grommet and slowly pull the vacuum line through. if you go too fast, you will pull the grommet through with it.

next you will want to cut the vacuum line near the wastegate. leave enough room on both sides for the 'T' adapter to go completly in.

now, install the 'T' adapter and run the hose along the ac line to keep it out of the way... time to reinstall the intercooler. the inlet can be a monky's uncle to get back in to place. Use something with a blunt end to push the bottom of the hose over the turbo output. I will leave you to your devices to figure this one out.

next you need to connect everything and make sure it is tight. remember... two bolts for the intercooler, three for the pipe, two for the wastegate and one each for the inlet and outlet. Run the vacuum line around making sure it is out of the way and zip-tie it.

Inside the car the first thing we will do is remove the gauge trim. there are two screws in the top and clips in the bottom. once you have removed the screws, pull it straight out.

now lets remove the bottom of the steering column. there is one screw in this one, remove it. move the column adjustment lever all the way down, and pull towards the floor, there are a few clips that will pull out. No problem.

as the dealer gave me directions that were quarter page in size, i did not have a guide for mounting. I had to test fit it. If you have to do the same then make sure there is room for your blinker to go all the way up. trace with a pencil and you should be good to go.

remove the top of the column

this is where you traced. I used a paper clip folded like so to mar the surface so I knew where to drill.

drill

going from the inside out... you should have 1.screw 2.backer plate 3.column trim 4.gauge housing 5. "nut" plate. tighten all this together.

now we route the harness trough to the center console in the dash. pull the cup holder out. remove the two screws. pull on the facia of the trim. find the connecter that's taped back to the cars harness and use that to splice into with the gauge harness. reassemble.

remove the lower dash and route your tubing and wiring as needed. sorry for the absence of a picture. I don't think to well, when I am upside down. routing is farely simple though. Install the black plastic tubing to protec the line and wires. tape it at both ends. tape it farely close to the actual gauge itself, as there is not much slack inside the housing. After you reassemble everything. It will look like this. DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for anything. If you use these directions and foul something up, it is not my fault. Be careful.

P.s. I think that this is an excellent first time mod. It is easy, can be done in an afternoon and is a good way to find out a little about yourself. If you wanna delve deeper into tuning, you will know at the end of this project.... on the other hand if you do not.... you will know. On that note expect to see more from me.

Pic of how to remove the lower part of the dash