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How to Install Airaid QuickFit Air Dam w/ Black SynthaMax Dry Filter on your Ram

Installation Time

1 hours

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Component Identification


1. Disconnect the negative battery cable! Loosen the hose clamp on the factory airbox lid.

2004-05 Models Only: Disconnect the br eather hose from the factory airbox lid.


2. Unlatch the four factory airbox clips, and then remove the airbox lid and air filter from the factory airbox base.


3. Position the Airaid Cool Air Dam (CAD) (#2) onto the factory airbox base. Relatch the factory clips onto the CAD. Apply the Airaid Foil Decal onto the Panel as shown.


4. Reconnect the factory intake tube onto the CAD, and tighten the factory hose clamp.


5. 2002-2003 Models Only: Slip the black rubber cap (#6) over the nipple on the CAD and secure it using one #19 speed clamp (#5).


6. 2004-2005 Models Only: Reconnect the factory breather hose to the nipple on the CAD and secure it using one #24 speed clamp (#4).


7. Mount the Airaid Premium Filter (#1) onto the CAD and tighten the hose clamp. Install the weather strip (#3) onto the top of the CAD as shown. (Note: start at one end and work your way around to the other to insure proper alignment of the weather strip).

8. Double check your work!
Make sure there is no foreign material in the intake path. Make sure all clamps and hoses are tight.

9. Re-connect the negative battery cable!


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