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Lancer Cold air intake Install Guide

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+5–15 whp (est.)
Medium$260–$7301–3 hrs
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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 fresh air intake

    • Turn off the car and take off the duct.
    Watch this step (K&N on a Lancer) (0:56–1:10)

  2. Remove the stock intake

    • Unhook the sensor and pull the tube and airbox.
    Watch this step (1:10–2:06)

  3. Install the heat shield

    • Fit the shield.
    Watch this step (2:06–3:13)

  4. Install the K&N tube

    • Fit the tube and filter.
    Watch this step (3:13–3:44)

  5. Finish

    • Refit the fresh air duct.
    Watch this step (3:44–4:53)

  6. Remove the stock intake

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (Injen on an Evo 9 MR) (2:30–5:19)

  7. Remove the charge pipes

    • Take them off.
    Watch this step (5:19–7:38)

  8. Assemble the intake

    • Build it.
    Watch this step (12:00–13:37)

  9. Remove the bumper

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (13:37–18:19)

  10. Fit the new pipes

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (19:53–23:12)

  11. Finish

    • Install the rest.
    Watch this step (26:22–28:35)

  12. Remove the airbox

    • Turn off the car and take out the airbox.
    Watch this step (AEM on an Evo X) (1:50–3:04)

  13. Clear the lines

    • Disconnect the vacuum lines and clamp.
    Watch this step (3:04–4:07)

  14. Fit the inlet

    • Install the inlet duct and valve.
    Watch this step (4:07–6:01)

  15. Fit the pipe

    • Install the pipe and filter.
    Watch this step (6:01–7:23)

  16. Take apart

    • Remove the stock parts.
    Watch this step (AEM on an 08-15 Ralliart) (0:29–3:12)

  17. Install it

    • Fit the AEM intake.
    Watch this step (3:12–5:51)

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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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