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NM Engineering ∞ 3300 Corte Malpaso, Camarillo, CA 93012 ∞ 805.388.7171 ∞ 805.388.0030 FAX
engineer@nm-eng.com ∞ www.nm-eng.com
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PARTS INCLUDED:
[1] Aluminum Catch Tank w/Fittings
[1] Tank Mounting Bracket
[3] Custom Billet Fitting
[1] Self Tapping Screw [1] 30”- ½” Hose
[2] M6x16mm Bolt
[2] M6 Lock Nut
[2] M6 Flat Washer
[3] M5x14mm Flat Head Screw
TOOLS & SUPPLIES REQUIRED:
[1] Drill
[1] 10mm Wrench
[1] T20 Torx
[1] 8mm Nut Driver
[1] ¼” Drill Bit
[1] 4mm Hex Key Wench
[1] 7mm Nut Driver
[1] Hose Cutter
[1] Small Screwdriver
1. For vehicles with alarm hood switch start here, without
switch proceed to step #8. Remove air intake tube or factory
air box for easier access. Disconnect electrical connection by
squeezing locking tab and then pull out.
2. Between switch and mounting bracket there is locking tabs on
each side, using a small screw driver push in to release.
3. Remove switch.
4. Remove bracket mounting screw with a T20 Torx.
5. Remove and discard metal screw clip.
6. Enlarge bracket mount hole using ¼” drill bit.
7. Using M6x16mm Button Head screw with washer and lock nut,
install in order; switch bracket, plastic mounting tab then Catch
Tank bracket on bottom then washer and lock nut. Proceed to
step #9.
8. Vehicles without alarm switch start here. Remove air intake
pipe or factory air box for easier access. Using M6x 16mm
Button Head screw, washer and lock nut mount Catch Tank to
top side of tab on plastic firewall.
9. Align Catch Tank in vertical position and then using self
tapping screw fix Tank bracket to plastic firewall. Note: Do not
over tighten screw into plastic firewall.
10. Disconnect breather hose at back left side of valve cover by
squeezing locking collar. Lightly oil “O” ring on billet plug and
install into valve cover port with locking spring clip facing
outwards as pictured. Now re-install factory hose onto billet
fitting.
11. Remove right side valve cover breather hose retaining clip by
squeezing lock tabs at the bottom, then pull up.
12. Completely remove breather hose.
CATCH TANK – NM.498855
[R55] MINI Cooper S Clubman 2008-10 & JCW Clubman 2009-12
[R56] MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2007-10 & JCW Hardtop 2009-12
[R57] MINI Cooper S Convertible 2009-10& JCW Convertible 2009-12
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NM Engineering ∞ 3300 Corte Malpaso, Camarillo, CA 93012 ∞ 805.388.7171 ∞ 805.388.0030 FAX
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13. Lightly oil “O” rings on supplied billet fitting an install into
breather port then reinstall factory retaining clip.
14. Lightly oil “O” ring on billet fitting and install onto turbo air inlet
hose.
15. Reinstall air intake pipe or factory air box.
16. Using about 15” of supplied hose install from valve cover to
bottom fitting on Catch Tank. Spray WD-40 or equivalent to
ease installing hose onto fittings.
17. Using about 14” of supplied hose install from turbo inlet hose
to top fitting on Catch Tank. Spray WD-40 or equivalent to
ease installing hose onto fittings.
18. Double check complete installation.
19. When it comes time for maintenance, the Catch Tank lower
half unscrews for simple cleaning. Check fullness of tank
every two weeks or as often as necessary.
©2012 NM Engineering, a division of Automotive Performance Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited.
DOC. NM.498855 Rev. 07.23.12
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