The installation of this intake requires that the installer’s hands be very close to engine and exhaust components which get extremely hot. Only attempt the installation of this kit on a vehicle that has had plenty of time to cool off.
Step 1: Using a Phillips head (star) screwdriver remove the 2 screws holding the factory air inlet scoop. The location of these screws is marked with arrows right. Once these screws are out, the entire inlet scoop can be pulled out. It is made up of 2 pieces between the front of the car and airbox and may need to be split to get it out.
Step 2: On the side of the airbox is a 90 degree fitting with a plastic hose that leads to it. At this time detach the hose from the fitting. Note that some cars have a clip that holds the hose to the fitting. If so remove this clip first before separating.
Step 3: Using a flat head screwdriver, pry off the plastic clip that attaches the airbox to the passenger side inner fender. The photo right shows an up-close view of the clip. It is best to pry out its center section and then pry out its perimeter housing
Step 4: Disconnect the wire that leads to the MAF sensor by depressing its fixing clip and by pulling apart. Note that the fit will be snug however if too much force is necessary, then the fixing clip is not being depressed enough.
Step 5: Loosen the hose clamp that leads to the MAF sensor and separate the hose from the sensor.
Step 6: There are 3 metal clips that connect cables to the factory airbox. Pull these clips off of the airbox. Alternatively, using a sharp knife, cut off the tape that fixes the wires to the metal clips Right is a close-up pic of one of these clips being pulled out of the airbox.
Step 7: Loosen the two Philips head screws on the top of the airbox and pull the airbox lid off. Once this is done, also remove the stock air filter.
Step 8 (Does not apply to all cars): Inside the airbox there is a vacuum operated flap valve. If your car is fitted with one of these, disconnect the hose that leads to this valve. Once this is done you can lift the airbox out of the car.
While removing the airbox be sure to disconnect any hoses or wires that may still be attached to the airbox housing
Step 9: Using a Philips head screwdriver, remove the flap valve from the OEM airbox and transfer it to the shield included in the kit.
If your car is not equipped with this valve, cut a small square (just large enough to cover the hole) of the included self adhesive heat shield barrier. Peel the backing off the barrier and stick it over the hole to cover it up.
Step 10: Grab the airbox lid removed in Step 9 and, using a T27 Torx socket, remove the 2 screws that hold the MAF to the airbox. Once these screws are off, pull the MAF apart from the airbox. Re-install the MAF to the OEM inlet tract in the reverse of steps 4 & 5.
Tip: Leave the hose clamp that connects the MAF to the inlet tract loose as it may be necessary to turn the MAF during final installation later on.
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
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