Airaid 400-124 Installation Instructions

# 400-124 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2001-2003 FORD LIGHTNING

Thank you for purchasing the Airaid Intake System. Please read the instruction manual
carefully before proceeding with the installation. Contact Airaid @ [phone]: 8:00 AM - 5:00
PM MST Weekdays for questions regarding fit or instructions that are not clear to you. Your Airaid
Intake System was carefully inspected and packaged. Check that no parts are missing, or damaged
during shipping. If any parts are missing, contact Airaid. The air filter element is protected from direct
exposure to water and debris in its new location. Care should be taken not to drive through deep water.
WATER INGESTION IS THE DRIVERS RESPONSIBILITY! The air filter is reusable and should be
cleaned using the Airaid Filter Tune-Up Kit periodically.

Thank you for selecting Airaid.

Parts List:

700-470 FILTER 4.0”x9” x1
KIT116WS WEATHER STRIP x1
KIT124MAFC BOTTOM PANEL x1
KIT116RBPC REAR PANEL x1
KIT116FBPC FRONT PANEL x1
KIT124HP HARDWARE PACK x1

- INSTRUCTION SHEET x1

- KIT6C31MXPPZ SCREW 6-32x5/16” x10

- KIT6CNKEPZ NUT 6-32 KEPS x10

- KIT6NWSAPZ #6 Flat Washer x10

- KIT09FWZ019 ¼” Flat Washer x12

- KIT25C87HCSS BOLT ¼”-20x 7/8” x4

- KIT25CNNES NUT ¼”-20 Nylock x6

- KIT25C125HCS BOLT ¼”-20x 1 ¼” x2

- KIT115B BACKING PLATE x1

- KIT124GAS GASKET MAF x1

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Tools Required for Installation:

Ratchet wrench

10mm socket

5/16” socket or nut driver

6” socket extension

Flat blade screwdriver

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I DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE.
II Remove air cleaner assembly.

a) Unclip air box lid. Remove A.F.M (Air Flow Meter) from lid and set aside.
b) Unscrew the air temperature sensor from the lower half of the air box. (Hint: Lift straight up to
remove lower air box half)
III Assemble Airaid Cool Air Dam (C.A.D)
a) Bolt the rear, front and bottom panels together with the 10 supplied small screws, nuts & washers.
b) Position the Airaid C.A.D. in place of the original air box.
c) Align the two base holes over the factory rubber grommets. Using the two supplied 1/4x1 1/4”

bolts, fasten the silver Airaid backing plate to the underside of the air box mount grommets.
d) Bolt the A.F.M. to the Airaid C.A.D. utilizing the supplied 1/4” hardware.
e) Reinstall the air temperature sensor to the Airaid C.A.D.
f) Mount the Airaid Premium filter on the intake side of the Airaid assembly and tighten.
g) Align and position the Airaid intake system on the engine. When satisfied, fully tighten all

connections.
IV Finishing up.
a) Check over all work.
b) Check hood clearance before closing.
c) Make sure no foreign objects are in the intake path!

d) Reconnect battery cable.

e) Enjoy!

Don’t forget your

Airaid Filter Tune-Up Kit!

P/N 790-550

Airaid Filter Co. 2688 E Rose Garden Ln. Phoenix AZ 85050 [phone] [e-mail] www.airaid.co

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