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S4 Cold air intake

Why do it

Tools you'll need

• Socket set
• Screwdriver
• Socket set
• Screwdriver
• Torx and 10mm sockets
• Screwdriver
• Torx and 10mm sockets
• Screwdriver

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Parts to buy

• 034 X34 carbon fiber intake 034-108-1002 (2000-2002) For the B5 S4.Fits 2000–2002 · 2.7T
• GruppeM Ram Air intake (2004-2009 4.2L) For the B6 and B7 S4.Fits 2004–2009 · 4.2L V8
• IE 3.0T cold air intake IEINCG2A (2010-2016) Listed for the B8 and B8.5 S4. The same intake as our video.Fits 2010–2016 · 3.0T supercharged
• 034 S34 SuperDuper intake 034-108-1062 (2018-2025) For the B9 and B9.5 S4. The same intake as our video.Fits 2018–2025 · 3.0t

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Steps

1. See the parts

   • Check the kit against the instructions.
   ▶ Watch this step (on a B5 S4) (2:52–5:03)

2. Install the air box

   • Remove the stock box and fit the new one.
   ▶ Watch this step (5:03–8:31)

3. Finish the intake

   • Fit the tube and tighten the clamps.
   ▶ Watch this step (8:31–10:52)

4. Install the intake

   • Remove the stock intake, fit the new one and tighten the clamps.
   ▶ Watch this step (Jackal intake on a B6/B7 S4) (2:39–6:20)

5. Remove the cowl trim

   • Pop the cowl trim piece off.
   ▶ Watch this step (IE intake on a B8.5 S4) (1:41–2:33)

6. Remove the duct and air box top

   • Take off the duct, loosen the clamps and lift off the top of the air box.
   ▶ Watch this step (2:33–5:57)

7. Assemble the new intake

   • Build the new intake on the bench.
   ▶ Watch this step (5:57–13:11)

8. Fit the gasket and duct

   • Put the gasket on and refit the duct.
   ▶ Watch this step (13:11–14:38)

9. Remove the stock intake

   • Unplug the sensor and lift out the intake.
   ▶ Watch this step (034 S34 on a B9 S4/S5) (2:07–4:39)

10. Install the new intake

    • Fit the new parts.
    ▶ Watch this step (4:39–6:48)

11. Secure it and fit the filter

    • Tighten the clamps and fit the filter.
    ▶ Watch this step (6:48–8:41)

How to know it worked

• No check engine light.
• No leaks at the clamps.
• No check engine light.
• No leaks at the clamps.
• No check engine light.
• No leaks at the clamps.
• No check engine light.
• No leaks at the clamps.

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