Airaid 450-264C Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions

For Part Numbers:

450-264C 700-461 Airaid Oiled Media Filter
451-264C 701-461 SynthaMax Dry Media Filter - Red
452-264C 702-461 SynthaMax Dry Media Filter - Black
453-264C 703-461 SynthaMax Dry Media Filter - Blue

2011-14 Ford Mustang GT

5.0L V8

Component Identification

1. Airaid Premium Filter 1

2. Airaid Intake Tube Assembly 1

3. Cool Air Box 1

4. Filter Adapter 1

5. Silicone Hump Hose 1

6. Silicone Coupler 1

7. Weather Strip 25" 1

8. 1/4” Flat Washer x3

9. ¼-20 x 1/2” Button Head Cap Screw x3

10. 8-32 x 3/8” Button Head Cap Screw x2

11. 3/8” Grommet x1

12. 5/8” Grommet x1

13. Blind Grommet x1

14. 3/8 Aluminum Fitting x1

15. 5/8” Aluminum Fitting x1

16. Firewall Plug x1

17. #56 Hose Clamp x1

18. #64 Hose Clamp x3

19. T-20 Torx Bit x1

INSTALL NOTE: If you are installing this kit on a vehicle equipped

with a Power Dome Hood with Heat Extractors we suggest the use of our
optional AIRAID pre-filter (Part #799-469) to give an added layer of protection
from the elements.

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.

Disconnect The Negative Battery Terminal!

1. If so equipped, remove the strut tower brace, then re-

move the engine cover by simply lifting it up, and set
aside.

A.

C.

B

2. A) Loosen the hose clamps on the factor y intake

tube B) Squeeze the spring clamp and disconnect the
resonator from the air intake tube. C) Carefully depress
the hose lock tab, and disconnect the crank case breather
line and the brake aspirator line if equipped, (AT models
only). D) Remove the factory intake tube.

B.

C.

A.

3. A) Disconnect t he wir ing har ness fr om the Ma ss Air
Flow sensor (MAF). Car efully pr y the har ness anchor

from the air box using a screwdriver. B) Separate the
resonator tube from the Air box lid. C) Using a 10mm
socket, remove the bolt securing the air box to the inner
fender and remove the air box assembly. This bolt will be
reused in step 10.

B.

A.

4. Remove the resonator assembly from the vehicle.

A. Slide t he hanger off of the st r ut tower t ab.
B. Remove th e 6mm bolt secur ing the d iaphr agm
body to the inner fender.
Slide the resonator tubing out of the firewall and set the
assembly aside. It will not be reused.

B.

A.

5. Insert the Fire Wall Plug (#16) into the resonator hole. 6. Using the supplied Torx bit, (#19) remove the MAF

sensor from the factory airbox and transfer it into the
Airaid Tube assembly (#2).
Install the MAF sensor using two provided 8-32x3/8”
screws (#10).

Do Not Use The Factory Screws!

A.

B.

7. Install the Grommets and Fittings into the Airaid Intake

Tube (#2): A) All models will require the use of the 5/8”
Fitting (#15) and the 5/8”Grommet (#12). B) Automatic
transmission equipped vehicles will also use the 3/8” Fit­ting (#14) and 3/8” Grommet (#11). Manual transmission
vehicles will not need the 3/8” components and will use
the Blind Grommet(#13

8. Install the filter adapter (#4) using three 1/4-20 button
head bolts (#9), and Fat Washers (#8) into the Airaid

Cool Air Box (CAB) (#3) as shown.

9. Transfer the factory air box mounting grommets. A)

Locate and remove the Two Lower air box mounting
grommets, and install them in the inner fender. B) Re­move the Upper air box mounting grommet and steel
sleeve, and re-install into the Airaid CAB.

B.

10. Install the CAB into the vehicle. Make sure that the

Air inlet of the CAB aligns with the factory duct, and the
two locating pins on the bottom align with the factory
grommets. Next reinstall the factory bolt that was re­moved in step #3 through the steel sleeve and grommet
and into the inner fender.

A.

11. Install the Coupler and Hump Hose and Clamps:
A. I nstall the Silicone C oupler (#6) an d Hose clamps

onto the throttle body. Place the #56 clamp (#15) on the
Throttle body side of the reducer, and the #64 clamp
(#18) on to the open end. B. Install the Hump Hose (#5)
onto the Filter Adapter along with two #64 hose clamps
as shown. Leave the Clamps loose for now.
Remove the speed nut from the fan shroud.

B.

12. Install the Airaid Intake Tube into the couplers as

shown, and tighten all Hose clamps. Reconnect the
breather line/lines to the Aluminum Fittings depending on
your application.
Reconnect the Mass Air Flow sensor, which is now locat­ed in the lower back side of the intake. Slide the locking
tab back into the connector

15. 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. It is Very important to verify that the

Intake Tube is not rubbing on the fan shroud
or the hood.

Reconnect the negative battery cable.

13. Install the Airaid Premium Filter (#1) onto the Flter

Adapter and tighten the hose clamp. Install the Weather
Strip (#7) onto the CAB with the contoured edge going
away from the filter. Start at the front of the vehicle and
work your way back.

14. Replace the engine cover and shock tower brace.

Thank you for purchasing the Airaid Intake System. 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 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

700-461 Airaid Oiled Media 701-461 Airaid SynthaMax Dry Media - Red

702-461 Airaid SynthaMax Dry Media - Black 703-461 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 [phone] [e-mail] www.airaid.com

REV.10.11.13