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How to Install Airaid Cold Air Dam Intake - SynthaFlow Oiled Filter on your F-150

Installation Time

1 hours

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Component Identification


1. Disconnect the negative battery cable!

Loosen the two intake clamps and remove the Factory intake tube.


2. A.) Disconnect the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor.

B.) Unfasten the three airbox clips on the left side, and remove the upper half of the factory airbox.


3. Remove the factory air filter from the lower half of the airbox.


4. Assemble the two Quick Fit panels (#3 & #4) as shown using four 6-32 screws (#9) flat washers (#11) and kep nuts (#10).


5. For F-150 models only:
Fasten the Extension panel (#5) to the outside of the panel assembly using the remaining 6-32 screws, flat washers, and kep nuts.


6. A.) Install the Silicone Hump Hose (#7) and two #64 Hose Clamps(#14) onto the Quick Fit assembly. Leave the clamps loose for now.

B.) Install the assembly onto the lower half of the factory airbox. Slide the metal tabs into the airbox slots, and fasten the 3 airbox clips.


7. Install the Silicone Coupler (#6), one #64 Hose Clamp(#14), and the #52 Hose clamp (#13) onto the engine air inlet. Leave the clamps loose for now.


8. Apply the Airaid Decal as shown. Transfer the MAF sensor into the Airaid Intake Tube (#2) and secure us-ing two 8-32 x 1/2” button head screws (#11). Do Not Use The Factory Torx Head Screws !


9. A.) Insert the Airaid Intake Tube into the cou-plers as shown. Check for alignment, and tighten all clamps.

B.) Re connect the Mass Air Flow Sensor.


10. Install the Airaid Premium Filter (#1) to the mount-ing flange inside the quick fit assembly. Complete the installation by attaching the Weather Strip (#5) to the top of the panels as shown.

11. 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.

Periodically check the tightness of all hose clamps.

12. Re-connect the negative battery cable!


Thank you for purchasing the Airaid Intake System. Contact Airaid @ (800) 498-6951 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST week-days for questions regarding fit or instructions that are not clear to you. Your Airaid Intake System was carefully inspected and packaged. Check that no parts are missing, or were damaged during shipping. If any parts are missing, contact Airaid. The air filter element is protected from direct exposure to water and debris; care should be taken not to drive through deep water. WA-TER INGESTION IS THE DRIVERS RESPONSIBILTY! The air filter is reusable and should be cleaned periodically.