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F-150 Cold air intake Install Guide

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This page covers the US F-150, not the Raptor or PowerBoost.

+5–20 whp (est.)
Medium$330–$4001 hr
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Why do it

Pulls cooler air for more power and better sound.

Tools you'll need

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Steps

  1. Remove the factory tube

    • Undo the hose clamps and take off the tube.
    Watch this step (S&B on a 2011-2014 3.5L) (0:57–1:38)

  2. Remove the air box

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (1:38–3:02)

  3. Move the parts over

    • Replace the mount and prep the parts.
    Watch this step (3:02–4:34)

  4. Fit the new air box

    • Line it up and fit it.
    Watch this step (4:34–6:48)

  5. Fit the tubes

    • Fit the lid and tubes, and tighten the couplers.
    Watch this step (6:48–9:12)

  6. Remove the stock intake

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (K&N on a 2011-2014 5.0L) (0:53–1:23)

  7. Assemble the new intake

    • Put it together.
    Watch this step (1:23–1:57)

  8. Fit the air box

    • Set it in place.
    Watch this step (1:57–2:43)

  9. Fit the tube

    • Prepare the tube and tighten it.
    Watch this step (2:43–4:30)

  10. Disconnect the factory intake

    • Disconnect the hoses and sensor.
    Watch this step (S&B on a 2015-2017 5.0L) (0:35–1:55)

  11. Remove the air box

    • Pull it out.
    Watch this step (1:55–2:46)

  12. Prepare the new parts

    • Fit the coupler and clamps.
    Watch this step (2:46–4:15)

  13. Fit the air box

    • Set it in place.
    Watch this step (4:15–5:43)

  14. Fit the filter and tube

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (5:43–6:58)

  15. Finish up

    • Reconnect the fittings and snap the lid in.
    Watch this step (6:58–8:02)

  16. Remove the factory intake

    • Take off the cover and the tubes.
    Watch this step (S&B on an EcoBoost) (0:39–2:20)

  17. Remove the air box

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (2:20–3:36)

  18. Fit the new box

    • Set it in place.
    Watch this step (3:36–5:54)

  19. Fit the filter

    • Fit the filter.
    Watch this step (5:54–6:40)

  20. Build the inlet tube

    • Assemble the tube.
    Watch this step (6:40–8:27)

  21. Connect everything

    • Make the final connections and refit the cover.
    Watch this step (8:27–10:37)

  22. Remove the factory intake

    • Take off the filter, box and tubes.
    Watch this step (S&B on a 2.7L) (0:56–2:56)

  23. Prepare the new tube

    • Move the sensor and prepare the tube.
    Watch this step (2:56–4:53)

  24. Fit the air box

    • Set the box in place and tighten it.
    Watch this step (4:53–7:09)

  25. Fit the tubes

    • Fit the tube and reroute the hose.
    Watch this step (7:09–10:24)

  26. Finish up

    • Fit the lid and reconnect everything.
    Watch this step (10:24–13:06)

  27. Remove the factory intake

    • Take off the cover and the tubes.
    Watch this step (S&B on an EcoBoost) (0:39–2:20)

  28. Remove the air box

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (2:20–3:36)

  29. Fit the new box

    • Set it in place.
    Watch this step (3:36–5:54)

  30. Fit the filter

    • Fit the filter.
    Watch this step (5:54–6:40)

  31. Build the inlet tube

    • Assemble the tube.
    Watch this step (6:40–8:27)

  32. Connect everything

    • Make the final connections and refit the cover.
    Watch this step (8:27–10:37)

  33. Remove the factory intake

    • Take off the filter, box and tubes.
    Watch this step (S&B on a 2.7L) (0:56–2:56)

  34. Prepare the new tube

    • Move the sensor and prepare the tube.
    Watch this step (2:56–4:53)

  35. Fit the air box

    • Set the box in place and tighten it.
    Watch this step (4:53–7:09)

  36. Fit the tubes

    • Fit the tube and reroute the hose.
    Watch this step (7:09–10:24)

  37. Finish up

    • Fit the lid and reconnect everything.
    Watch this step (10:24–13:06)

  38. Remove the factory intake

    • Take off the tube and box.
    Watch this step (a Roush intake on a 2021 EcoBoost) (0:34–3:18)

  39. Move the parts over

    • Move the sensor and parts to the new box.
    Watch this step (3:18–5:26)

  40. Fit the new intake

    • Fit it and tighten everything.
    Watch this step (5:26–6:27)

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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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