VEHILCE FITMENT: 2019-2024, 2.7L Truck/SUV 1500, Chevy/GMC
DEVICE NAME: COLD AIR INTAKE
STOP! IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Warning: Failure to disable the Air Filter Life System will cause a warning light that can only be reset by a GM Dealer. Please ensure you have disabled the system prior to driving the vehicle with your new S&B Intake. Please refer to steps to cover this procedure or watch the video linked here.
This intake kit may not fit with the following aftermarket parts installed: Body Lift or Lowering Kit, Custom Hood.
10mm, 13mm, 3/4 Inch Wrench, T15, T20 Torx Bit, Pin Removal Tool or Flat Blade Screwdriver, 5/16” Nut Driver or Flat Blade Screwdriver, Phillips Screwdriver, P5/32” or 4mm Allen Wrench, 1 Pair of Pliers or similar tool.
Note: Approximate Install Time: 1 hour
Disconnect Battery Disconnect the negative battery cable by loosening the terminal clamp and removing it from the battery post.
IMPORTANT: Failure to disconnect the battery for a minimum of 2 hours may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate upon completion of the installation or subsequent operation.
DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
Tool Needed: 10mm Wrench or Socket.
Remove hood latch lever.
Tool Needed: T15 torx bit.
Remove the push clips holding down the large plastic air diverter. Pull out the large plastic air diverter and set aside.
Tool Needed: Panel removal tool or similar.
Remove the push clip holding the top of air inlet tube in place, and set the clip aside, separate from the other clips, as this one is unique.
Tool Needed: Panel removal tool or similar.
Pull the stock air inlet tube up enough that it is no longer connected to the stock airbox, it is not necessary to remove to the tube to install the S&B Filters Cold Air Intake.
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Carefully disconnect the large wire harness at the front of the air intake. The snap feature is designed to release under sufficient upward force; however, pulling and tilting the harness toward the rear of the vehicle will typically help disconnect the harness.
Disconnect the push clip (wrapped into the harness) from the stock air intake.
Tool Needed: Panel removal tool or similar.
Disconnect the MAF Harness. Pull back on the red tab to unlock the connector. Press down on the black tab directly under the red tab and pull rearward to disconnect the connecter.
Remove the bolts holding down the engine cover and lift off.
Depress the white button and pull off the PCV connector
Remove the connector attached to the intake tube by depressing the white button and pulling off. Disconnect the electrical connector next to the PCV connector by sliding out the grey tab and depressing the button (the electrical connector is marked by the blue arrow)
Remove the push pins that hold the wire harness to the intake tube.
Remove the bolts holding the intake tube onto of the engine.
With a long extension and 7mm socket, loosen the hose clamp on the turbo.
Loosen the hose clamp on the intake tube and slide off the bellow. Lift the intake tube assembly up and out of the vehicle.
With a 10mm socket, remove the bolt holding down the airbox.
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Ensure the front scoop is pulled out of the airbox. Pull the airbox forward to free the prongs on the backside of the airbox then maneuver the airbox out of the engine bay.
With a torx, remove the MAF sensor from the OEM intake tube.
Install the OEM MAF sensor onto the S&B Intake tube with the included MAF gasket, plastic MAF pad and (2) included Phillips head bolts
Insert the stock air inlet tube into the Inlet Seal on the S&B Air Box. The stop on the stock air inlet tube should be touching the seal when fully inserted. It may be helpful to guide the tube with one hand inside the airbox.
Reattach the unique push clip for the air inlet tube and reinstall the support bracket.
Tool Needed: 13mm Wrench or Socket.
Reinstall the large plastic air diverter and hood latch lever.
Tool Needed: T15 Torx bit.
Attach the large, forward wire harness to the Harness Bracket.
Insert the push clip into the small hole in the S&B Air Box.
Attach the Push In Cable Tie (26) into the upper hole in the side of the airbox and loosely secure the stock MAF Harness to keep it away from hot surfaces or moving parts. This tie will be tightened at the end of the installation.
Remove the film from the S&B Clear Lid (14) and S&B Logo.
Attach Snap-In Lid Seal (13) to the S&B Clear Lid
Install the Snap-In Lid Assembly into the S&B Airbox. The installation is significantly easier if the snap is slid into the curved section and its corners, first, then chase the snap around the profile of the lid, ending on the straight side.
Find the S&B Air Filter (2) and snap the filter into the airbox. Similar to the clear lid, the installation is easiest when the snap is chased around the perimeter of the filter base, starting with the lowest point of the filter. Attach the #88 Hose Clamp if not already attached.
Remove the MAF sensor from the stock airbox lid.
Tool Needed: T20 Torx bit.
Find the S&B Intake Tube (6) and HP1407. Install the MAF Sensor into the S&B Intake Tube using the MAF Gasket (9), MAF Pad (8), and supplied screws (10). Take care that the MAF pad and sensor are oriented correctly on the MAF boss on the tube.
Tool Needed: Philips Head Screwdriver
Screw the Quick Disconnect Adapter (11) into the Intake Tube (6) until hand tight, then use a crescent wrench and tighten it another one to two complete turns. There will likely still be some threads showing after tightening the proper amount. This is normal and will not impact the performance of the intake. Do not tighten more than instructed or the fitting will become cross-threaded.
Tool Needed: 3/4 Inch Wrench
IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten, as the Quick Connect Fittings can break or the threaded inserts may strip!
Attach the Step Coupler (5) to the S&B Intake Tube using the supplied #72 Hose Clamp (20) and #60 Hose Clamp (19), leave the throttle body side loose for now.
Tool Needed: 5/16 nut driver or similar.
Attach the MAF Harness Extension Cable (8) to the MAF sensor.
Snap-in a Push-In Cable Tie (26) into the insert on the back of the intake tube. Loop the cable tie into itself and feed the MAF Harness Extension Cable through it
Install the intake tube into the vehicle, first mounting the coupler onto the throttle body, then swinging the tube down into the filter flange. Tighten all hose clamps.
Tool Needed: 5/16 nut driver or similar.
Connect the MAF Harness Extension Cable to the stock MAF Harness and tighten the Push-In Cable Tie.
Find the Lock on fuel hose (22) Right Angle Quick Disconnect (24) Straight Quick Disconnect (23) and #12 Hose Clamps (25). Assemble the parts, as shown, with the hose arcing forward and Right Angle Quick Disconnect pointed upward. Using this configuration will prevent the natural curvature of the hose from interfering with the installation.
Install the Hose Assembly from Step 39. Install the straight end connector to the engine and right-angle connector to the intake tube
Reconnect the Battery connections. Inspect your installation, ensure the kit is properly positioned and all fasteners are secure.
To prevent the following message from displaying, the Air Filter Life system will need to be disabled. Watch the video linked here for further instruction if needed.
Navigate to the Options section of the Driver Information Center, and select the Info Page Options.
Ensure that the Air Filter Life has a green check mark next to it.
Navigate to the Info section of the Driver Information Center, and scroll down to the Air Filter Life section. Press the wheel in to select the Menu for the Air Filter Life, and select Disable.
The screen should now display “Disabled”, as shown. The installation is now complete.
Please affix the included CARB-approved EO label in an area under the hood. We recommend placing it on the radiator shroud, or the underside of the vehicle's hood near the S&B product.
