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How to Install Airaid Cold Air Dam Intake w/ SynthaMax Dry Filter on your F-150

Installation Time

1 hours

American Muscle
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Component Identification


I DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE.

II Remove air cleaner assembly.
a) Unclip air box lid. Remove A.F.M (Air Flow Meter) from lid and set aside.
b) Unscrew the air temperature sensor from the lower half of the air box. (Hint: Lift straight up to re move lower air box half)

III Assemble Airaid Cool Air Dam (C.A.D)
a) Bolt the rear, front and bottom panels together with the 10 supplied small screws, nuts & washers.
b) Position the Airaid C.A.D. in place of the original air box.
c) Align the two base holes over the factory rubber grommets. Using the two supplied 1/4x1 1/4” bolts, fasten the silver Airaid backing plate to the underside of the air box mount grommets.
d) Bolt the A.F.M. to the Airaid C.A.D. utilizing the supplied 1/4” hardware.
e) Reinstall the air temperature sensor to the Airaid C.A.D.
f) Mount the Airaid Premium filter on the intake side of the Airaid assembly and tighten.
g) Align and position the Airaid intake system on the engine. When satisfied, fully tighten all connections.

IV Finishing up.
a) Check over all work.
b) Check hood clearance before closing.
c) Make sure no foreign objects are in the intake path!
d) Reconnect battery cable.
e) Enjoy!



Apply the Airaid Foil Decal onto the Panel as shown.