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How to Install Airaid Race Cold Air Intake - Track Day Dry Filter on your 2015-2017 V6 Ford Mustang

Installation Time

1 hours

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Installation Instructions 

For Part Number:
450-331
2015-16 Ford Mustang
3.7L V6


Full color instructions can be viewed on our web site at Airaid.com. If you need any assistance please call 1-800-858-3333 to speak with a representative in our Customer Service Center before returning the product.


1. Remove the battery box cover in the cowl and disconnect the negative battery terminal. 


2. Disconnect the 2 breather lines from the intake tube, loosen the hose clamps and remove the factory intake .


3. Remove the 6mm airbox mounting bolt in the inner fender and lift the entire airbox assembly out of the vehicle. Set the bolt aside for now. It will be reused. 


4. Be sure to retain the speed clip in the inner fender, but remove the grommet if it does not come out with the air box . 


5. Install the Grommets and Aluminum Fittings into the Airaid Intake Tube. Apply the Airaid Bubble Decal onto the Intake Tube as shown. 


6. Remove the protective film from the Panels and create the assembly as shown using 4 1/4 -20 Button Head Screws and Lock washers. 


7. Install the Filter Adapter onto the Panel Assembly as shown, using the three 1/4-20 Button Head Screws and Flat Washers. 


8. Transfer the OEM air box grommet and anti-crush sleeve into the Panel assembly as shown. 


9. Remove the drivers side fan shroud bolt and set it aside. 


10. Remove the drivers side, upper fan shroud bolt and set it aside. 


11. Install the Panel assembly into the engine compartment as shown and secure using the OEM hardware removed in steps 3 and 11.


 12. When properly installed, the Panel tab resides behind the fan shroud as shown. 


13. Slide the Hump Hose with two, #68 Clamps onto the Filter Adapter. 


14. Slide the Reducer with one #64 and one #48 clamp onto the throttle body as shown. 


15. Install the Airaid Tube into the Hump Hose and Reducer as shown. Tighten all four Hose Clamps at this time. 


16. Reconnect the breathers to the Aluminum Fittings in the Airaid Tube. 


17. Install the Airaid Premium Filter onto the Filter Adapter. 


18. Install the weatherstrip on top of the Panel assembly as shown with the contour rolling away from the filter. 


19. Double check your work. Make sure all clamps, hoses, bolts, and screws are tight. Double check the hood clearance. Reconnect the negative battery cable and reinstall the cover. 


Thank you for purchasing the Airaid Intake System.

Contact Airaid @ (800) 498-6951 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST weekdays 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.

​WATER INGESTION IS THE DRIVERS RESPONSIBILITY! The air filter is reusable and should be cleaned periodically. 


Airaid
1815 West Crest Lane
Phoenix AZ 85027
(800) 498-6951
[email protected]
www.airaid.com 

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