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How to Install Airaid QuickFit Air Dam - SynthaMax Dry Filter on your F-150

Installation Time

1 hours

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NOTE: These instructions depict
an installation being performed on a
5.0L F-150 and is meant to be a
guide for all other makes and models
listed. While some details may vary
from vehicle to vehicle, the general
install procedure remains the same.


Disconnect The Negative Battery Terminal!


1. Loosen the hose clamp on the airbox side of the factory
air intake tube.


2. A. Disconnect the sensor, MAF or MAP, in the
factory airbox top.
B. Unfasten the Thr ee clips on the left side of the air
-box.


3. Slide the factory intake away from the airbox. Lift up
and slide the airbox tabs out of the slots in the lower half
and set aside.


4. Remove the Factory air filter.


5. Assemble the Front and Rear Panels as shown with
the tabs on the outside of the assembly. Use the four 6-
32 Phillips Head Screws, #6 Flat Washers, and #6 Kep
Nuts to secure the assembly. Apply the Airaid Decal on
the completed Panel assembly as shown.


6. Depending on the sensor configuration of your factory
intake system, you will use one of the two sensor receptacles
in the Airaid intake tube. There is a Mass Airflow
sensor receptacle on the tube and a MAP sensor receptacle
on the tube.


7. If your vehicles intake utilizes a MAP sensor: Install
the Meter Cap and Gasket onto the Airaid Intake
tube as shown, using the two 8-32 1/2" Button Head
Screws.


8. Transfer the MAP Sensor into the Airaid intake tube
as shown. Secure the sensor using the Long 8-32 Button
Head Screw and the Washer . Discard the Plug. It
will not be used.


9. If your vehicles intake utilizes a Mass Airflow , or
MAF sensor: Transfer the sensor into the Airaid intake
tube as shown and secure using the two 1/2" Button
Head Screws. Complete the Tube assembly by inserting
the MAP Plug. Discard the Meter Cap and Gasket. They
will not be used.


10. Install the Air Meter Tube into the Panel Assembly
and secure using the two 1/4-20 Button Head
Screws ,and 1/4” Flat Washers .


11. Install the Airaid intake assembly onto the factory
airbox bottom. Insert the Panel tabs into the slots first,
then lower the tube side down and fasten the three
clips.


12. Slide the factory intake tube onto the Airaid Tube and
tighten the clamp. Reconnect the Mass Air Flow or MAP
sensor.


13. Install the Weather Strip to the Panel assembly as
shown, with the contour rolling away from the filter
area.


14. Install the Airaid Premium Filter on to the Air Meter
Tube and tighten the clamp.


14. Double check your work!
Make sure there is no foreign material in the
intake path. Make sure all clamps, hoses,
bolts, and screws are tight. Double check the
hood clearance!
Reconnect the negative battery cable!