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Q50 Cold air intake

Your Q50

Pick your year to see what fits.

3.0t cars make 300 hp, or 400 hp on the Red Sport.

+5–15 whp (est.)
Medium$520–$6001–2 hrs
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Why do it

Helps the engine breathe and brings out the engine and turbo sound.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Steps

  1. Lay out the parts

    • Check your kit.
    Watch this step (Takeda intake on a 2015 Q50 3.7) (2:34–6:48)

  2. Install the intake

    • Remove the stock airboxes, fit the new parts and tighten the clamps.
    Watch this step (6:48–8:39)

  3. Remove the engine cover

    • Pop off the engine cover.
    Watch this step (AMS intakes on a Q50 3.0T) (0:00–1:36)

  4. Remove the driver's side intake

    • Undo the clamps and bolts, and take it out.
    Watch this step (1:36–3:24)

  5. Remove the passenger side intake

    • Do the same on this side.
    Watch this step (3:24–5:51)

  6. Fit the driver's side intake

    • Put in the new intake and move the sensor over.
    Watch this step (5:51–8:36)

  7. Fit the passenger side intake

    • Do the same on this side.
    Watch this step (8:36–11:57)

  8. Finish up

    • Refit the cover and start the car.
    Watch this step (11:57–13:01)

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.