INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VEHICLE APPLICATION
Year: 2004
Make: Ford
Model: F150
Engine: 5.4L
NOTES
Kit may not fit with the following
Aftermarket Parts Installed:
Body Lift
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Custom Hood
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Throttle Body Upgrade
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Throttle Body Spacer
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1. With the ignition switched off and the
parking brake set, disconnect the negative
battery cable.
TOOLS REQUIRED
8, 10, 13mm Wrench or Socket
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1/2” Wrench or Socket
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T-20 Security Torx Wrench (Supplied w/ Kit)
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5/16” Nut Driver or Flat Blade Screwdriver
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Ratchet
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Your Air Filter P/N: KF-1049 is factory oiled and
ready to use. When serviced it will require:
71g - Main Body
17g - Power Stack (Top)
S&B FILTER OIL
BEFORE YOU START
Please read the entire product guide before proceeding.
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Ensure all components listed on page 4 are present.
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If you are missing any of the components, call our customer support at (909) 947-0015.
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Do not attempt to work on your vehicle while engine is hot.
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Make sure the engine is turned off and the vehicle is in Park or the Parking Brake is set.
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2. Disconnect the crank case vent line from
the passenger side valve cover and air box
and remove.
3. Disconnect the electrical connection for
the MAF sensor, at the air box on the Driverʼs
side.
4. IF EQUIPPED: Disconnect the brake
boost vacuum line from the air box on the
Driverʼs side. Note: ONLY IF EQUIPPED, the
S&B tube (C) must be cut at the trim line prior
to installation.
No Brake Boost Vacuum Line
Notice the factory cap installed.
7. Unclip the wire loom from the OE air box.
5. IF EQUIPPED: Remove the bolt that
secures the OE intake tube assembly to the
engine.
8. Pull up at the throttle body to remove the
intake assembly from the vehicle.
6. Remove the 4 studded bolts that secure
the OE air box to the intake manifold.
9. IF EQUIPPED: Remove the OE tube
bracket only. Re-install the lower nut on the
mounting stud and tighten.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
BOTTOM OF S&B
INTAKE BOX
FENDER PLATE
NOTE: TORQUE BOLT UNTIL
WELL NUT CRUSHES TO 3/4"
10. IF EQUIPPED: Remove the OE rubber
grommets from the inner fender. Mount the
Rubber Well Nuts (L) in their place using the
Hex bolts (N) and Fender washers (M).
Tighten well nuts until they are 3/4” tall. See
the Diagram below.
Remove
13. Install the Air Box (O) and secure to the
well nuts using the supplied Fender Washers
(M), and Lock Nuts (K).
11. Relocate the wire loom closer to the
inner fender.
AIR BOX MOUNTING DIAGRAM:
12. Install the Step Adapter (P) on the Air
Box (O) fender snout, push on as far as it will
go and secure with a #56 hose clamp (F).
14. You may need to reposition well nuts to
line up with the round mounting holes in the
bottom of the box.
15. Place the Air Filter (Q) inside the Air
Box (O). Offset flange is toward the front of
the vehicle. Snap the Filter Adapter (J) into
the Air Filter (Q) and secure with #72 Hose
clamp (G).
18. Install the Step Adapter (E) over the
Intake Tube (C) and secure using a #60 hose
clamp (D). Note: You may find it easier to
install the Adapter (E) on the throttle body first
then install the Intake Tube (C) in Step #21.
16. Secure the Filter Adapter (J) to the Air
Box (O) using the 4 supplied 5/16” Phillips
head screws (I).
19. Remove the MAF sensor from the OE
air box using the supplied #T-20 Torx wrench.
Note the direction of the sensor related to air
flow.
17. Place the Hump Adapter (H) and #72
hose clamps (G) over the Filter Adapter (J).
Do not tighten at his time.
20. Install the MAF sensor into the Intake
Tube (C), evenly secure using the OE screws.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
SEE EXPLODED VIEW ON PAGE 4
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