S&B 75-5028 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

P/N: 75-5028 / 75-5028D

VEHICLE APPLICATION

Year: 1999*-2003 / 2000-03
Make: FORD
Model: F-250 - F-550 / EXCURSION
Engine: 7.3L DIESEL

* Build date of 04/98 and up

NOTES

Kit may not fit with the following:

Aftermarket Parts installed

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Body Lift or Lowering Kit

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Custom Hood

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Intercooler or Turbo upgrades

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Larger Battery Group #

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1. With the ignition switched off and the

parking brake set, disconnect the negative
battery cables on both batteries, then
disconnect the positive battery cable on the
driver’s side only.

TOOLS REQUIRED

13mm Wrench & Socket

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5/16” & 1/2” Wrench & Socket

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3/16” & #5 Metric Hex Key

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5/16” Nut Driver or Flat Blade Screwdriver

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Drill and 3/4” Drill Bit (Optional)

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Cleanable (KF-1042). If the enclosed filter is Red, it came pre-oiled
from the factory. When serviced, apply (93g) of S&B oil to the main
body of the filter.

Disposable (KF-1042D). If the enclosed filter is White, it is a
disposable filter and should be discarded once it reaches capacity.
This filter (does not require oil). For more info on S&Bʼs disposable
filter, visit www.sbfilters.com.

S&B Filter Maintanence

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 [phone].

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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. Remove the OE battery cover by

pressing in both tabs on the front of the
battery.

3. Remove the battery clamp and then

remove the battery from the vehicle.

4. If equipped: Disconnect the OE

electronic restriction gauge electrical
connector. Then, read Step #23 and plan
accordingly.

7. Remove the four bolts from the OE

battery tray bottom and side. NOTE: Early 99ʼ
models have a separate steel tray with a
additional bolt. Remove this bolt as well, then
remove the tray from the vehicle.

5. Loosen the OE hose clamp at the turbo

inlet.

8. From the inside of the OE air box, turn the

air temp. sensor a 1/4 turn to release it from
the air box. Caution: Be careful not to
damage the sensor.

6. Unclamp and remove the OE air box lid

and intake tube assembly from vehicle.

9. Lift the box and tray assembly up and out

of the vehicle. NOTE: Early 99ʼ model OE air
boxes have 2 bolts at the inner fender that
need to be removed prior to the removal of
the air box.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

P/N: 75-5028 / 75-5028D

10. Install the Battery Tray (N), two M8 tapered

screws (O) and washers (M) on bottom, and the two
OE bolts on the inner fender side. Leave the tray
loose to help with air box and tube alignment.
NOTE: It maybe necessary to pre-thread the battery
tray with OE battery clamp bolt prior to battery
installation.

Pre-thread this hole

13. Attach the Intake Tube Adapter (J) to

the Air Box (P). Secure using the 5/16”x1”
bolts (F) and Washers (H).

11. Insert the Grommet (I) into the 5/8” hole

in the Air Box (P).

14. Attach the Cold Air Tube (L) to the Air

Box (P). Secure using the 5/16”x1” bolt (F),
Washer (H), and Lock Washer (G).

12. Remove the air temp. sensor from the

OE connector and insert it into the Grommet

(I) that is now in the air box.

15. Slip the Hump Adapter (K) along with

two #64 hose clamps (E), over the Intake
Tube Adapter (J) until flush with the end.

16. Install the air box assembly, align the two

holes in the Air Box (P) with the corresponding holes
in the Battery Tray (N). Secure the box to the tray
using the 5/16” x 3/4” Allen Head Screws (F) from
the outside, Washers (H), and Lock Nuts (Q) on the
inside of the box.

19. Reconnect the air temp. sensor

electrical connection now if the OE pig tail
was too short during Step #17.

17. If the OE pig tail connector for the temp.

sensor is long enough, reconnect to the
sensor before the box is secured to the tray
as it will be easier to get to.

20. Install the Air Filter (D), secure the #64

Hose Clamp (E).

18. Center the Hump Adapter (K) over the

gap between the turbo inlet and the Intake
Tube Adapter (J), secure both #64 Hose
Clamps (E).

21. Secure the battery tray to the vehicle

then reinstall and align the battery. Secure
using the OE battery clamp. NOTE: See note
at Step #10.

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