Need Help: How to remove the upper intercooler piping?

[Mister.Gecko]

Hi guys and gals!

Trying to get some help from the community on how to remove the upper IC piping so I can replace the plugs on my 2015 Sport. The IC pipe runs from the rear turbo, up over the motor/intake manifold, parallel to the intake piping.

After taking a look, this doesn't look like a super easy task just because of the location of the hose clamps where the IC pipe connects to the rear turbo inlet hose.

Any help?

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
Using the Forum's 'Search' feature (upper right) I found a couple of threads on replacing spark plugs. I don't recall any posts about having to remove the "IC piping".
Spark Plug job on Explorer Sport 3.5L Ecoboost
Explorer spark plugs replacement

Peter

 

[Mister.Gecko]

Peter, thanks, I have seen those threads. This is about intercooler piping, which those threads reference but not one gives definitive advice on how to work around the IC piping. One member mentions loosening it....which helps a little, but I'd like to know more.