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S3 Cold air intake Install Guide

Your S3

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This page covers the US S3.

+5–12 whp (est.)
Medium$440–$4401 hr
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Why do it

Lets the turbo breathe and adds sound.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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Steps

  1. Remove the stock intake

    • Undo the clamps and pull the stock box out.
    Watch this step (Integrated Engineering, on an MQB 2.0T) (0:53–2:36)

  2. Build the new intake

    • Fit the clamps and mounts to the new parts.
    Watch this step (3:30–5:13)

  3. Fit the intake

    • Slide the intake in until it's fully seated.
    Watch this step (6:57–9:34)

  4. Finish up

    • Fit the last bolts and tighten crisscross.
    Watch this step (10:25–13:53)

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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