Installation instructions manual [PDF] (9 pages)
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Equipped with AEM Dryflow Filter
No Oil Required!
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AEM Induction Systems
1 (800) 992-3000
WWW: http://www.aemintakes.com
*NOTE: Legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway
PART NUMBER: 21-718
2012-13 HYUNDAI
ELANTRA
1.8L
SEE*NOTE
2
PARTS LIST
Description
Qty.
Part Number
A
TUBE, INTAKE, 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 1.8L
1
2-1496
B
MOUNT, INSULATED, M6 X 0.625
1
1228598
C
WASHER, FLAT, M6 X 1.0 DIA.
1
08160
D
NUT, HEX, FLANGED M6-1.0
1
444.460.04
E
HOSE, COUPLER, SILICONE 2.75” DIA X 3.0
1
5-275
F
1/2” BNDHOSE CLAMP, #48, 2.56”-3.50” DIA.
3
9444
G
AIR FILTER ELEMENT ASSY. 2.75 X 5.0” OFFSET
1
21-202DOSK
3
Read and understand these instructions BEFORE attempting to install this product. Failure to follow
installation instructions and not using the provided hardware may damage the intake tube, throttle body and
engine.
The AEMintake system is a performance product that can be used safely during mild weather conditions.
During harsh and inclement weather conditions, you must return your vehicle to stock OEM airbox and intake
tract configuration. Failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty.
1. Preparing Vehicle
a. Make sure vehicle is parked on a level surface.
b. Set parking brake.
c. If engine has run in the past two hours, let it cool down.
d. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
e. Do not discard stock components after removal of the factory system.
A. Open vehicle hood. Remove the plastic engine
cover.
B. Disconnect the breather return hose at the stock
intake tube.
2. Removal of stock system
C. Disconnect PCV hose on top of the valve cover
and pull it aside to expose the hose clamp at the
throttle body below.
D. Loosen the hose clamp at the throttle body.
4
E. Unfasten the airbox clamps and remove the
stock airbox lid and intake tube.
I. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the 2
plastic clips retaining the plastic underside brush
guard to the front bumper on the driver’s side,
then remove the clips.
F. Remove the stock air filter. Do not discard.
G. Remove the 3 M6 mounting bolts with a 10mm
socket. Slide the lower airbox housing to the left
and remove it from the engine bay.
H. Depress the center buttons of the two plastic
clips retaining the stock intake scoop to the radia-
tor support. Pull up on the clips to remove them,
then remove the stock intake scoop.
J. Raise the vehicle safely and remove the left front
(driver’s side) wheel. Make sure to set the parking
brake, chock the rear wheels, and use proper jack
stands before working under the vehicle.
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