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1. Preparing Vehicle
a. Make sure vehicle is parked on level surface.
b. Set parking brake.
c. If engine has run in the past two hours, let it cool down.
d. Disconnect all negative battery terminals.
e. Do not discard stock components after removal of the factory system.
Read and understand these instructions BEFORE attempting to install this product.
Failure to follow installation instructions and not using the provided hardware may
damage the intake tube, throttle body and engine.
a. Remove the four nuts securing the plastic engine
cover to the valve cover. Remove the plastic engine
cover from the engine bay.
b. Disconnect the wire harness connected to the
mass-air ow (MAF) sensor.
c. Release the wire harness from the air cleaner cover
by squeezing the plastic clip from the top and bottom.
Carefully remove the plastic clip to allow the MAF
and VSV connector harnesses to be routed sepa-
rately. Remove the breather hose from the vehicle by
squeezing the spring clamps on both the intake tube
and at the valve cover. Save the spring clamps for
use later in the installation.
d. Remove the vacuum switching valve (VSV) from
the air cleaner cover by gently prying the tab with a
slotted screwdriver and then lifting straight up. Be
careful not to over extend the vacuum hoses or wire
harness going to the VSV. It is not necessary to
disconnect the vacuum lines or wire harness.
The AEM
®
intake system is a performance product that can be used safely during mild weather
conditions. During harsh and inclement weather conditions, you must return your vehicle to
stock OEM air box and intake tract conguration. Failure to follow these instructions will void
your warranty.
2. Removal of stock system
