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TL Cold air intake Install Guide

Your TL

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This page covers the US TL.

+5–10 whp (est.)
Medium$250–$3501 hr
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Why do it

Lets the V6 breathe and adds sound.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Steps

  1. Remove the stock intake

    • Open it up and take it off.
    Watch this step (gashuffers, on a 2004-2008 TL) (1:36–3:54)
  2. Fit the new intake

    • Fit the mount and washers, then tighten it.
    Watch this step (3:54–6:24)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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