AIRMAX

Installation Instructions

(1996-2000 Chevrolet C/K Pick-up 5.0/5.7L Part # 15720)

 

Important! Read all instructions before you begin installation.

 

1.      Unlatch air filter housing. Remove the duct retainer bolt from throttle body. Disconnect the MAF sensor and ACT sensor harness plugs. Remove the air inlet assembly from vehicle. Dismantle the air inlet assembly by removing the MAF sensor, ACT sensor and rubber bushing and the inlet muffler assembly.

2.      Remove the 13mm bolt from underside of fender well to remove the air filter housing assembly.

3.      Install AIRMAX filter housing using two existing holes in fender. Use the supplied 5/16” bolts, washers and nuts and tighten to 10 ft/lb. Using the AIRMAX housing as a guide, mark and drill third retaining hole with a 5/16” drill. After this hole is drilled finish this step by bolting the third remaining bolt, washer and nut. Torque this bolt to 10 ft/lb. Install ACT rubber bushing and ACT sensor to the AIRMAX housing.

4.      Install the new K&N filter.

5.      Install MAF sensor to inlet plenum with supplied 3.5” band clamp. (Note: airflow direction on MAF sensor should follow point towards throttle body)

6.      When the muffler assembly was removed from the inlet assembly, install the supplied rubber cap and clamp.

7.      Install OE air inlet tube with modified inlet housing to MAF sensor and throttle body. Install original retaining bolt to hold assembly in proper formation.

8.      Make sure that all connections are firm and tight. And loosened connections could cause erratic engine behavior, engine stalling and improper operation.

 

	Parts List 1 AIRMAX filter assembly 1 K&N air filter (RE-0920) 3 5/16”x1/2” bolts 3 5/16” flat washers 3 5/16” nyloc nuts 1 3.5” band clamp 1 Plenum cap and clamp	Tools Needed 1 10mm nut driver 1 5/16” nut driver 1 13mm socket 1 13mm wrench 1 Drill w/ 5/16” bit