Airaid 450-172 Installation Instructions

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Please Note: In California, this intake is legal only on
2005 and 2006 models built after 4/30/2005.
Installation Instructions
For Part Numbers:
450-172 700-466 Airaid Oiled Media Filter 451-172 701-466 SynthaMax Dry Media Filter - Red 452-172 702-466 SynthaMax Dry Media Filter - Black 453-172 703-466 SynthaMax Dry Media Filter - Blue
2005-09 Ford Mustang GT
Component Identification
1. Airaid Premium Filter 1
2. Airaid Intake Tube 1
3. Modular Venturi Tube (MVT) 1
4. Urethane Oval Coupler 1
5. Urethane Hump Hose 1
6. Filter Adapter 1
7. Cool Air Dam 1
8. 3/8”x12” Hose 1
9. Weather Strip 22” 1
10. ¼-20 Button Head Bolt 3
11. ¼” Flat Washer 3
12. 8-32 x 3/8” Button Head Bolt 2
13. #72 Hose Clamp 4
14. Grommet 1
15. Aluminum Spacer 1
16. 1/4” Fender Washer 1
17. Aluminum Fitting 1
18. #20 Torx Bit 1
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
PLEASE READ #22 ON THE BACK PAGE!!
Push the green plastic tabs, and remove breather hose from vehicle. (Save for later use).
4. Remove the complete factory intake. Use caution to retain the factory grommets in the inner fender.
2. Loosen the intake tube hose clamp on the throttle body. Slide the red tab on the electrical connector, and disconnect the mass air sensor.
5. Using the provided #20 torx bit, remove two screws and the mass air sensor from the factory airbox lid. Note the direction of the sensor for proper re-installation later. (Save the mass air sensor for re-installation in step #13, the factory screws will not be re-used).
3. With a 10mm socket, remove the bolt holding the factory airbox to the fender and save the bolt. It will be reused
6. With a 10mm socket, remove and save the bolt from the anti-lock brake bracket. It will be re-installed later in step #9.
7. Install the air filter adapter (#5) into the Cool Air Da m (#7) as shown, using 3 but-
ton head bolts (#9) and ¼” flat washers (#10).
10. Install the hump hose (#5) on the filter
adapter (#6), with two #72 hose clamps (#13). Tighten only the clamp next to the CAD.
8. Place the CAD into the inner fender, align the bolt holes and re-install the bolt from step #6.
11. Install the supplied grommet (#14) and alu­minum fitting (#17) into the Airaid intake tube as shown.
9. Slide the Aluminum Spacer (#14) underneath the CAD and into the hole as shown. Secure the CAD to the inner fender using the OEM bolt from step #3 and the supplied 1/4” Fender Washer (#15).
12. Install the Modular Venturi Tube (MVT) (#3) into the Airaid Intake Tube (#2) as shown. (SEE #22 BELOW!!)
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13. Align the two slots in the tubes, and install
the factory mass air sensor removed from step #5. Make sure the screw holes line up, then in­stall the two supplied button head screws. (#13).
DO NOT USE THE FACTORY SCREWS!!
16. Install the Airaid Premium Filter (#1) onto
the filter adapter, and tighten the clamp. Install the weather strip (#9) on the top of the CAD as shown.
14. Install the oval coupler (#4) with two #72 hose clamps (#13). Tighten only the clamp closest to the aluminum fitting. (Hint: For a
clean look, locate the hose clamp tightening screws under the tube)!
17. VERY CAREFULLY ! Using a razor blade, cut the plastic tube off both of the factory breather hose ends as shown.
20. Double check your work!
Make sure there is no foreign material in the intake path. Make sure all clamps, hoses, bolts, and screws are tight. Double check the hood clearance!
15. A.) Install the tube into the hump hose. B.) Now slide the oval coupler onto the throttle body. Tighten the remaining two hose clamps, and re-connect the mass air sensor, from step #2.
18. Install the 3/8”x12” hose (#8) onto the factory breather ends as shown.
21. Reconnect the negative battery cable!
19. Re-connect the breather line (#8) back to
the factory locations as shown.
22. Removal of the MVT from the intake tube makes this kit “For Racing Or Offroad Use Only”, and
not legal for on-road use in the State of California. Without the MVT installed, this intake system is not calibrated to any ECU and requires a custom tune for proper Mass Air Sensor functionality.
Full color instructions can be viewed on our web site at Airaid.com. Use the Product Search function to find your part number, and click View Details.
Thank you for purchasing the Airaid Intake System. Contact Airaid @ (800) 498-6951 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 were damaged during shipping. If any parts are missing, contact Airaid. The air filter element is protected from direct exposure to wa­ter and debris; care should be taken not to drive through deep water. WATER INGESTION IS THE DRIVERS RESPONSIBILTY! The air filter is reusable and should be cleaned periodically.
FILTER IDENTIFICATION
700-466 Airaid Oiled Media 701-466 Airaid SynthaMax Dry Media - Red
702-466 Airaid SynthaMax Dry Media - Black 703-466 Airaid SynthaMax Dry Media - Blue
For your Oiled media filter we
suggest using the AIRAID Filter
Tune-Up Kit!
Synthamax Air Filters do not require oil. Service air filter as needed by cleaning with common non-petroleum all-purpose household cleaner and water. Simple Green®, Formula 409® or equivalent works great. Apply cleaner to outside of air filter and allow to soak. Then flush filter clean from the inside out with a gar­den hose and repeat steps if necessary. Do not apply high pressure water or air to clean filter. Allow filter to air dry and reinstall.
P/N 790-551 Aerosol Spray
P/N 790-550 Squeeze Spray
Airaid Filter Co. 2688 E Rose Garden Ln. Phoenix AZ 85050 (800) 498-6951 AiraidInfo@airaid.com www.airaid.com
REV.10.24.13
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