Equipped with AEM ® Dryflow™ Filter No Oil Required! INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER:21-683 2010 HONDA Accord V6-3.5L SEE * NOTE 2008-2009 HONDA Accord V6-3.5L C.A.R.B. E.O. # D-670 Excludes 2009 MY LEV II SULEV 8HNXV03.5BMC and 2008 MY LEV II SULEV 9HNXV03.5EC3...
PARTS LIST Description Qty. Part Number 1/2” Bnd. Hose Clamp, 2.31-3.25” 9444 Hose, Adapter 3.25/3.00 X 2.25” 5-323 1/2” Bnd. Hose Clamp,2.90”-3.75” 9452 Upper Pipe 2-6831 Hose, Silicone 3.25 X 2.0” 5-326 Lower Pipe 2-6832 1/2” Bnd. Hose Clamp, 3.15”-4.00” 9456 Air Filter Assy 3.25 X 7”...
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® The AEM intake system is a performance product that can be used safely during mild weather conditions. During harsh and inclement weather conditions, you must return your vehicle to stock OEM air box and intake tract configuration.
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e. CAUTION: Ensure the engine is completely cool before removing the coolant hose, or hot coolant will escape from the cooling system and cause injury or damage. Be sure to capture any lost coolant in a clean container. Remove the corresponding coolant line that is attached to the PCV line and replace with the provided 5/16” hose (5-2014).
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j. Remove the retaining clip indicated in the picture. k. Remove the retaining clip on the battery. l. Remove the 10mm bolt securing the airbox near the m. Push the airbox panel unit out from the dowel and bottom of the airbox. set aside.
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p. Remove the side clips holding the wheel well lining q. Remove the bottom clips holding the bottom plastic as shown. tray. r. Push back the fender liner as shown in the picture. s. Remove the plastic battery tray and remove the two bolts as shown.
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Remove two 10mm bolts as indicated. mainder of the airbox system to the chassis. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, please proceed to step x. Manual transmission ve- hicles, proceed to section 3 “Installation of AEM ® intake system”.
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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. b. Locate the driver side fog light bracket. It is clipped onto the front bumper. Remove the three mounting screws shown in the photos.
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g. Insert one of the 1” rubber mounts (1228599) into h. Insert the upper inlet pipe (2-6831) into the previ- the indicated area. Secure with a supplied 6mm ously installed reducer coupler on the throttle body. fender washer and serrated nuts. The end of the inlet pipe closest to the PCV nipple and MAF adapter should install into the throttle body cou- pler.
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l. Insert the tab of the zip-tie (1-127) into the hole on the radiator support. Wrap the zip-tie around the condenser coil and tighten, so the coil is pulled inward approximately 10mm. m. Insert the other rubber mount (1228599) into the n.
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q. From previous steps 3i and 3p, adjust the brackets to allow clearance in the indicated areas shown in the photos. r. Install the battery bracket. s. Install the battery and reconnect the positive lead.
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t. Wheel well liner and bottom plastic tray: Install the u. Install the driver side wheel using the factory torque wheel well liner, bottom plastic tray and any hardware specification (see owner’s manual). that was removed during steps 2p-2q. NOTE: Failure to install the fender liner will result in diminished performance and increase the po- tential for engine damage due to water ingestion in rainy conditions.
® warrants that its intake systems will last for the life of your vehicle. AEM will not honor this warranty due to mechani- cal 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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