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Tacoma Cold air intake Install Guide

Your Tacoma

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This page covers the US Tacoma V6.

+3–12 whp (est.)
Medium$320–$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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Parts to buy

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Steps

  1. Remove the stock intake

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (an aFe intake on a 4.0L) (0:18–0:50)

  2. Move the grommets

    • Transfer the grommets.
    Watch this step (0:50–1:10)

  3. Move the sensor

    • Transfer the MAF sensor.
    Watch this step (1:10–1:40)

  4. Fit the bracket hardware

    • Replace the AC bracket hardware.
    Watch this step (1:40–1:56)

  5. Fit the new intake

    • Fit it and tighten everything.
    Watch this step (1:56–3:00)

  6. Remove the stock intake

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (an aFe intake on a 4.0L) (0:18–0:50)

  7. Move the grommets

    • Transfer the grommets.
    Watch this step (0:50–1:10)

  8. Move the sensor

    • Transfer the MAF sensor.
    Watch this step (1:10–1:40)

  9. Fit the bracket hardware

    • Replace the AC bracket hardware.
    Watch this step (1:40–1:56)

  10. Fit the new intake

    • Fit it and tighten everything.
    Watch this step (1:56–3:00)

  11. Remove the stock intake

    • Disconnect the sensor, hoses and airbox.
    Watch this step (S&B on a 2016-2023) (0:25–1:42)

  12. Fit the seal

    • Remove the last bolt and fit the tube seal.
    Watch this step (1:42–2:36)

  13. Fit the air box

    • Fit the box and the hose.
    Watch this step (2:36–3:27)

  14. Finish up

    • Tighten the coupler and fit the lid.
    Watch this step (3:27–4:17)

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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