Airaid 400-516 Installation Instructions

# 400-516 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2001-03 Ford F-150 4.2L

Thank you for purchasing the PowerAid Throttle Body Spacer. Please read the
instruction manual carefully before proceeding with the installat ion . Contact AIRAID @
[phone] 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST Weekdays for questions regarding fit or in­structions that are not clear to you. Your PowerAid Throttle Body Spacer was carefully
inspected and packaged. Check that no parts are missing, or were damaged during
shipping. If any parts are missing, please contact AIRAID.

Thank you for selecting AIRAID.

Parts List

(1) Power Plate
(1) “O” Ring #230
(1) “O” Ring #213

(3)6mm x 55mm Bolts

(1) 6mm x 2 3/4” Allthread

(2) 6mm Nuts

(5) 6mm Washers

(1) Throttle Cable Bracket

(2) Spacers

(2) 3/8-16 x 1 3/4” Bolts

(2) 3/8” Flat Washers

(2) 3/8-16 Nuts

(1) Cover Bracket

(1) 6mm x 12mm Bolt

Also available for your F-150 4.2L, the

Airaid Intake System, p/n 400-115. Call

for details!

Tools List

10mm Deep Socket

8mm Socket

10mm End Wrench

9/16” Socket

9/16” End Wrench

Ratchet

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Installation Instructions. Read Me!

1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE.

2. Remove air intake hose assembly.

3. Remove throttle body linkage cover.

4. Remove (4) bolts from the throttle body.

5. Unclip Throttle & Cruise cables from manifold and throttle lever.

6. Install power plate using (3) 6mm x 55mm bolts, (3) 6mm flat washers. Also (1) Althread, nut, and washer for the throttle
body linkage cover. ( Ref . “A ”)

7. Install throttle & cruise cable bracket with (2) spacers, (2) 3/8” bolts, (2) 3/8” washers, and (2) 3/8-16” nuts. (Ref. “B”)

8. Install both throttle & cruise cables thru throttle cable bracket and reattach cables to throttle body lever.

9. Install throttle linkage cover bracket with 6mm bolt, nut, and washer. (Ref. “C”)

10. Inspect & Test throttle linkage for full Open & Closed travel before driving. Some cruise and kick down cables may require
adjustment. Please refer to your vehicles service manual for proper adjustment.

11. Reinstall throttle body air intake assembly using Step 2 as an example.

12. Reconnect battery cable. Enjoy!

The sound of power...The “whistle” means its working!

Included with your Poweraid Spacer is a sticker with a California Air Resources Board
(C.A.R.B.) Executive Order (EO) number. This sticker must be placed in plain view inside of
the engine compartment. Failure to do so may prevent you from passing a smog inspection.

Ref. “A”- (1) Power Plate
(2) “O” Rings
(3) 6mm x 55mm Bolts
(4) 6mm Flat Washers
(1) 6mm x 2 3/4” Allthread
(1) 6mm Nut

Ref. “B”- (1) Throttle Cable Bracket
(2) Spacers
(2) 3/8-16 x 1 3/4” Bolts
(2) 3/8” Flat Washers
(2) 3/8-16 Nuts

Ref. “C”- (1) Cover Bracket
(1) 6mm x 12mm Bolt
(1) 6mm Nut
(1) 6mm Washer

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Rev. 12/01/06