Brute force intake system 1997-2003 ford f-series exc. super-duty & lightning 5.4l v8;
1997-2004 ford expedition 5.4l v8; 1998-1999 lincoln navigator 5.4l v8 (13 pages)
PARTS LIST Description Qty. Part Number Air Filter Assy. 4.00 X 9" Dry Ele. 21-2059DK Heat Shield 20-8001 Inlet Pipe 2-80011 Hose, Silicone 4.00x3" Blk. 5-400 Edge Trim, 34" 8-4034 Plenum 9-8001 Mount, Rubber 1" X 6mm 1228599 Neoprene, 1/16" X 6" X 5" Adhes. 8-121-5 Rubber Edge Trim 14"...
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On these models, remove the z-shaped rod from the center of the throttle body. Keep the air ® cleaner extension for use with the AEM intake system.
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c. From inside the passenger side fender well, d. Follow the two fuel hard lines from the back of remove the two bolts holding the resonator hold the throttle body down to the bracket on the down strap bracket. Remove the bracket. transmission.
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® 3. Installation of AEM intake system. a. When installing the intake system, do not completely tighten the hose clamps or mounting hardware until instructed to do so. TB Spacer ® b. Place the AEM throttle body spacer between c. Thread the two hex-standoffs into the two rear the throttle body and intake manifold, using one throttle body mounting holes.
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Remove the factory battery hold down bolt. g. Install the supplied rubber mount onto the ® ® Place the AEM heat shield bracket under the heat shield using one each of the head of the bolt and reinstall. supplied M6 washers and lock nuts.
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2b. Reconnect the breather line on the ® approximately ¾” of thread exposed above the back side. Test fit the AEM intake plenum. The top of the nut. Place one 5/16” washer on top of plenum should not rest on the washers installed each nut.
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® n. Loosely install the silicone coupler and two o. Install the AEM inlet pipe into the coupler hose clamps onto the intake plenum. installed in the previous step. The bracket will line up with the rubber mount on the heat shield.
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Use AEM Dryflow cleaning kit part # 21-110. b. Use aluminum polish to clean your polished AEM intake tube. c. Use window cleaner to clean your powder coated AEM intake tube. (NOTE: DO NOT USE aluminum polish on powder coated AEM intake tubes)
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AEM Air Intake System Warranty Policy ® warrants that its intake systems will last for the life of your vehicle. AEM will not honor this warranty due to mechanical damage (i.e. improper installation or fitment), damage from misuse, accidents or flying debris. AEM will not warrant its powder coating if the finish has been cleaned with a hydrocarbon-based solvent.
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