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How to install a K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake on your 2007-2009 GT Mustang

This Mustang Parts Installation Guide Works For

K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake (07-09 GT500)K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake (07-09 GT500) 57-2571
Fitment Includes:
  • - GT500 2007, 2008, 2009
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Tools Required

  • Flat blade screwdriver
  • Ratchet
  • Extension
  • 10mm socket
  • 3.5mm allen
  • 4.0mm allen
Installation Time: (approx) 1 Hour

Installation

K&N-FIPK-Cold-Air-Intake-(07-09-GT500)

PARTS LIST:

 DescQty.Part #
Ahose clamp #80208694
Bhose; 5” id x 1.5”l, silicone hose108627
Cintake tube1087207
Dgrommet; 1.200”od, .875id” groove1082004
Egrommet; 1”od, 3/16”id, 3/8”thk108054
Fhose; barb, 3/16” x 3/16”108703
Gscrew; m4- .7 x 12, button head ss207726
Hspacer; .437”od x .200”id nylon206503
Ibracket; lg”l”, 57-2571, mild stl, fb/pc126640
Jbolt; 8mm-1.25 x 16mm, hexhead107844
Kwasher; 8mm spring (wave)108239
Lwasher; 5/16”id x 5/8”od, fl at108276
Mhose clamp #60208624
Nhose; 4”id x 2”l, black silicone108761
Obolt; m6 x 1.00” 12mm buttonhead, ss207794
Pwasher; 1/4” lock, zn208198
Qwasher; fl at, ss208269
Rheat shield107640
Sedge trim (39”)1102496
Tadapter; 454127300
Uhose clamp #104108697
Vair fi lter1RF-1048
Wwrench; torx t20 t/r, l-key169801

NOTE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NOT USING THE PROVIDED HARDWARE MAY DAMAGE THE INTAKE TUBE, THROTTLE BODY AND ENGINE.

TO START:

  1. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative battery.

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  2. Depress the locking tab and then unhook the mass air sensor electrical connection.

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  3. Rotate the green locking tab and then disconnect the crank case vent hose from the intake tube.

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  4. Disconnect the vacuum vent line as shown.

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  5. Loosen the intake hose clamp at throttle body.

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  6. Unlatch the two upper air box retaining clips shown.

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  7. Remove the intake tube and air box lid from the vehicle.

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  8. Remove the lower air box retaining bolt shown.

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  9. Remove lower air box housing from the vehicle.

    10. NOTE: K&N recommends that customers do not discard factory air intake.

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  10. Using the T20 torx wrench provided, remove the mass air sensor retaining screws and remove the mass air sensor as shown.

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  11. Install the mass air sensor into the K&N intake tube and secure with the provided spacers and m4 bolts.

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  12. Install the supplied ¼”id vent grommet into the K&N intake tube as shown.

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  13. Install the supplied ¼” hose mender into the grommet installed in step #12.

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  14. Install the supplied crank case vent grommet into the K&N intake tube as shown.

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  15. Cut the clamp securing the Crank case vent fi tting into the factory intake tube and then remove the fi tting from the intake tube as shown.

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  16. Install the factory crank case vent fi tting into the grommet installed into the K&N tube in step #14.

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  17. Install the supplied silicone hose (08627) onto the throttle body and secure with the provided hose clamp.

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  18. Remove the upper alternator mounting bolt shown

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  19. Install the tube mounting bracket (08761) onto the alternator bracket with factory bolt removed in step #18.

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  20. Install the K&N intake tube into throttle body and align with mounting bracket, then secure with the provided hose clamp and hardware.

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  21. Install the fi lter adapter onto the heat shield using the provided hardware

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  22. Install the edge trim onto the heat shield assembly as shown.

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  23. Install the silicone hose (08698) onto the intake tube and slide it past the bead on the end of the tube for clearance while installing the fi lter assembly.

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  24. Set the fi lter assembly into the position and slide the silicone hose into position and secure it to the fi lter assembly and intake tube with the provided hose clamps.

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  25. Connect vacuum vent line onto the ¼” hose mender installed into the K&N intake tube during step #13.

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  26. Connect the crank case vent hose onto the factory fi tting installed into the K&N intake tube in step #15.

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  27. Reconnect the mass air sensor electrical connection.

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  28. Reconnect the vehicle’s negative battery cable. Double check to make sure everything is tight and properly positioned before starting the vehicle.

  29. The C.A.R.B. exemption sticker, (attached), must be visible under the hood so that an emissions inspector can see it when the vehicle is required to be tested for emissions. California requires testing every two years, other states may vary.

  30. It will be necessary for all FIPK’s to be checked periodically for realignment, clearance and tightening of all connections. Failure to follow the above instructions or proper maintenance may void warranty.

ROAD TESTING:

  1. Start the engine with the transmission in neutral or park, and the parking brake engaged. Listen for air leaks or odd noises. For air leaks secure hoses and connections. For odd noises, fi nd cause and repair before proceeding. This kit will function identically to the factory system except for being louder and much more responsive.

  2. Test drive the vehicle. Listen for odd noises or rattles and fi x as necessary.

  3. If road test is fi ne, you can now enjoy the added power and performance from your kit.

  4. K&N suggests checking the Filtercharger element periodically for excessive dirt buildup. When the element becomes covered in dirt (or once a year), service it according to the instructions on the Recharger service kit, part number 99-5050 or 99-5000.