INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Using pliers remove the clamp securing the upper radiator hose to the engine Also remove the smaller breather hose seen in the upper left hand side of the image Disconnect the coolant line connected to the throttle body ner ps aaa Pi ee ee ee T s f a i Y 4 k Using pliers remove the clamp securing the up per radiator hose to radiator Remove the upper radiator hose from the vehicle i Coolant Line just g B i m Disconnect the breather hose from the valve cover and disconnect the small coolant line connecting the engine to the hard lines n Remove the lower inlet tube and the bracket o Raise the front of the vehicle with a jack Refer securing the positive battery cable The bracket to your owner s manual for proper jack and jack securing the positive battery cable has two bolts stand placement to properly support vehicle Sup that will need to be removed port your vehicle using properly rated jack stands before wheel removal or while working under the vehicle NEVER WORK UNDER A VEHICLE WITHOUT USING JACK STANDS Remove the driver side wheel p Remove the fender liner on the driver side q Remove the bolt securing the resonator to the wheel inner fender well r Remove the second bolt securing the lower resonator in place it is located near the front of the vehicle s Stock air box system removed from the vehicle 3 Installation of AEM intake system a When installing2. 15
3. elbow Connect the MAF sensor to the MAF sensor harness connector Ensure the intake pipe is completely seated into the elbow and is properly positioned so it does not obstruct the shift linkage Put the vehicle in third gear to ensure that the intake pipe will clear the shift linkage Connect the two breather hoses installed in step 3g to the upper intake pipe and secure with the supplied hose clamps NOTE This installation step is critical please take your time and make sure that the upper intake pipe is NOT interfering with the vehicle s shift linkage j Install bracket 32 3058 onto the upper intake k Screw the rubber mount into the threaded hole pipe s bracket with the supplied bolt 1 2110 of vehicle s frame Attach the blue harness to the metal clip Route the lower intake pipe into the engine bay m Install the supplied helical wrap onto the clutch and attach the upper end to the upper intakes line where the lower intake pipe passes pipe s coupler n Loosely secure the lower intake pipe s bracket to the rubber mount installed in step 3k Secure the bracket with the supplied washer and serrated nut p Install the fender liner and any hardware that was removed in step 2p Trim the fender liner to allow clearance for the lower intake pipe NOTE Failure to install the fender liner will result in diminished performance and increase the potential for engine damage due to water ingestion in rainy conditions 10
4. the intake system do not completely tighten the hose clamps or mounting hardware until instructed to do so Connector b Carefully install the MAF sensor into the upper c Align the airflow straightener coupler with the intake pipe using the two stock bolts MAF sensor and insert into the upper intake pipe Ensure the airflow straightener coupler is properly oriented as shown Slide two 48 hose clamps onto the coupler as shown but do not completely tighten a N PEEL IITA r r AEB ty y s k i N Vi a j d Install the supplied 5 16 hose to the throttle body inlet and the engine inlet as shown Secure each end of the hose with the provided hose clamps f Route the radiator hose as shown Trim the bat tery tray for clearance if necessary h Install the elbow coupler onto the throttle body ensuring it does not contact any of the surrounding parts Loosely secure it with the supplied 9444 hose clamp e Install the supplied radiator hose using the stock hose clamps Breather Hose et 5 ont a 4 tall me p x a i E 9 1 2 Breather ee he S Hose GNS sia OTY g Install the two supplied breather hoses one to the valve cover and the other to the small plastic valve located on the engine Secure each hose with the supplied hose clamps Make sure the intake kit does NOT come in contact with THIS in third gear i Install the intake assembly assembled in step 3c into the
5. nect negative battery terminal and start engine Let the vehicle idle for 3 minutes Perform a final inspection before driving the vehicle 5 CARB Sticker Placement a The C A R B exemption sticker attached must be visible under the hood so that an emissions inspector can see it when the vehicle is required to be tested for emissions California requires testing every two years other states may vary 6 Service and Maintenance a b AEM Induction Systems requires cleaning the intake system s air filter element every 100 000 miles When used in dusty or off road environments our filters will require cleaning more often We recommend that you visually inspect your filter once every 25 000 miles to determine if the screen is still visible When the screen is no longer visible some place on the filter element it is time to clean it To clean purchase our Synthetic air filter cleaner part number 99 0624 and follow the easy instructions Use window cleaner to clean your powder coated AEM intake tube NOTE DO NOT USE aluminum polish on powder coated AEM intake tubes For technical inquiries e mail us at sales aemintakes com or call us at 800 992 3000 11 AEM Air Intake System Warranty Policy AEM warrants that its intake systems will last for the life of your vehicle AEM will not honor this warranty due to mechani cal damage i e improper installation or fitment damage from misuse accidents or flying deb
6. o Install the air filter onto the lower end of the lower intake pipe Once proper fitment is achieved secure the air filter to the intake pipe with a 9452 hose clamp Factory air box system installed AEMP intake system installed 4 Reassemble Vehicle a Q 27 D Be sure to replenish the coolant that was drained during step 2j Be sure to purge the coolant system before driving the vehicle For any additional details regarding this procedure refer to the factory service manual Position the inlet pipes for the best fitment Be sure that the pipes or any other components do not contact any part of the vehicle Tighten the rubber mount all bolts and hose clamps With the engine turned off have a friend run the shift lever through the 6 gears and ensure that the counter weight for the shift rod does not contact the intake pipe If the shifter rod makes contact with the pipe DO NOT drive the vehicle until this has been corrected by re adjusting the pipe so it does not make contact Wheel Install the driver side wheel using the factory torque specification see owner s manual Check for proper hood clearance Re adjust pipes if necessary and re tighten them Install the battery and battery tie down according to the owners manual Reconnect the positive battery terminal Inspect the engine bay for any loose tools and check that all fasteners that were moved or removed are properly tightened Recon
7. onents after removal of the factory system 2 Removal of stock system a wer P Ty Ge 4 Li LL A S WZ BAR tod Ue KA b Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals Remove the battery tie down and battery according to the owner s manual c Disconnect the mass airflow MAF sensor from d Disconnect the two breather hoses connected to the vehicle the rubber intake tube One is a hard line and the other is rubber e Loosen the two hose clamps securing the rub f Remove the MAF sensor from the air box ber inlet tube to the stock air box and the throttle Unclip the upper air box from the lower air box body Remove the rubber inlet tube from the vehicle g Remove the upper air box and air filter from the h Disconnect the lower rubber inlet tube connect lower air box Remove the two bolts and one nut ing the lower air box to the plastic inlet tube routed securing the lower air box to the vehicle through the bottom of the vehicle i Stock air box system removed from the vehicle j NOTE Ensure the engine is completely cool before removing the coolant hose or hot cool ant will escape from the cooling system and cause injury or damage To do this the radia tor coolant must first be drained Follow the procedure described in your vehicle s factory service manual to drain the coolant Be sure to capture the coolant in an clean container so it can be recycled back into the system in a later step
8. performance ti Equipped with AEM Dryflow Filter No Oil Required INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 21 685C Gun Metal Grey Finish 21 685P vacuum metalized Chrome vmc 2006 2011 HONDA CivicSI L4 2 0L C A R B E O D 670 21 AEM Induction Systems 1 800 992 3000 WWW hitp www aemintakes com PARTS LIST Description Qty Part Number B UpperPipe TCA D Elbow 2 75 3 00X900fSet tt 5281 Hose 5 8 ID X 18 L 1 Hose 1 2 ID X 11 L Helical Bundling Wrap 1 2 X 4 L CM Bot HexFiange mox OO oa ano O Nut M6 Hex Serrated tt 444 460 04 P 1 2 Bnd Hose Clamp 2 90 3 75 Q 1 2 Bnd Hose Clamp 2 31 3 25 R_ 1 2 Bnd Hose Clamp 2 56 3 50 Hose Clamp 1 1 16 Narrow Hose Clamp 3 4 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 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 configuration Failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty 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 Do not discard stock comp
9. ris AEM will not warrant its powder coating if the finish has been cleaned with a hydrocarbon based solvent The powder coating should only be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution Proof of purchase of both the vehicle and AEM intake system is required for redemption of a warranty claim This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the AEM part In no event shall this warranty exceed the original purchase price of the AEM part nor shall AEM be responsible for special incidental or consequential damages or cost incurred due to the failure of this product Warranty claims to AEM must be transportation prepaid and accompanied with dated proof of purchase This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of product and is nontransferable Improper use or installation use for racing accident abuse unauthorized repairs or alterations voids this warranty AEM disclaims any liability for consequential damages due to breach of any written or implied warranty on all products manufactured by AEM Warranty returns will only be accepted by AEM when accompanied by a valid Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Credit for defective products will be issued pending inspection Product must be received by AEM within 30 days of the date RMA is issued If you have a warranty issue please call 800 992 3000 and our customer service department will assist you A proof of purchase is required for all AEM warranty claims 10 321F 12 04 06
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