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Wrangler Cold air intake Install Guide

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This page covers the US Wrangler.

+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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Steps

  1. Remove the stock intake

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (S&B on a 2007-2011 3.8L) (0:13–0:45)

  2. Fit the new intake

    • Fit the tube.
    Watch this step (0:45–1:40)

  3. Fit the air box

    • Set it in place.
    Watch this step (1:40–2:18)

  4. Fit the filter

    • Fit the filter.
    Watch this step (2:18–3:18)

  5. Fit the lid

    • Close it up.
    Watch this step (3:18–4:07)

  6. Remove the stock parts

    • Take out the stock intake.
    Watch this step (S&B on a 2012-2018 3.6L) (0:55–2:28)

  7. Fit the bracket

    • Fit the bracket.
    Watch this step (2:28–4:13)

  8. Fit the box and filter

    • Fit the box and the filter tube.
    Watch this step (4:13–5:49)

  9. Tighten the tube

    • Fit the clamps and refit the bolt.
    Watch this step (5:49–7:28)

  10. Finish up

    • Fit the last hardware.
    Watch this step (7:28–8:58)

  11. Disconnect the factory intake

    • Disconnect the harnesses and clamps.
    Watch this step (S&B on a JL 3.6L) (0:21–0:41)

  12. Remove the box

    • Remove the bolts and the box.
    Watch this step (0:41–1:13)

  13. Prepare the new parts

    • Note the position of the parts.
    Watch this step (1:13–2:05)

  14. Fit the bracket

    • Secure the bracket.
    Watch this step (2:05–2:38)

  15. Fit the filter

    • Fit the filter and tighten the clamps.
    Watch this step (2:38–3:23)

  16. Remove the factory box

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (S&B on a JL 2.0T) (0:58–2:55)

  17. Fit the bracket

    • Fit the bracket.
    Watch this step (2:55–4:50)

  18. Fit the tube

    • Fit the intake tube.
    Watch this step (4:50–7:54)

  19. Connect at the turbo

    • Fit the coupler and harness.
    Watch this step (7:54–9:48)

  20. Fit the filter

    • Fit the filter and finish up.
    Watch this step (9:48–10:58)

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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