Installation Instructions
VEHICLE APPLICATION
Year: 1999-06
Make: Chevy/ GMC/ Cadillac
Model: Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban,
Sierra, Yukon, Escalade - 1500, 2500
Engine: 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L
NOTE: Will fit 2007 Silverado Classic
NOTES
Kit may not fit with the following
Aftermarket Parts installed:
Body Lift or Lowering Kit
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Custom Hood
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Throttle Body Spacer/ Upgrade
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1. With the ignition switched off and the
parking brake set, disconnect the negative
battery cable on the battery.
TOOLS REQUIRED
10mm Wrench & Socket
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T-20 Security Torx Wrench (Supplied w/ Kit)
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4mm Allen Wrench
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5/16” Nut Driver or Flat Blade Screwdriver
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Phillips Screwdriver, Pliers or Channel locks
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CARB Status - Exempt
CARB EO #: D-590-5
Legal for use in CA or other states
adopting CA emissions standards
See Page 3 for more info.
2. If equipped: Loosen the retaining bolt
and pull up and out to remove the engine
cover from the vehicle.
Cleanable (KF-1035). If the enclosed filter is Red, it came pre-oiled
from the factory. When serviced, apply (87g) of S&B oil to the main
body of the filter and (17g) to the Power Stack (Top).
Disposable (KF-1035D). 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.
Before You Start
S&B FILTER MAINTENANCE
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
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support at (909) 947-0015.
Do not 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
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the Parking Brake is set.
3. Disconnect the electrical connection to
the MAF sensor at the OE air box.
4. Carefully pry the hose router clamp from
the OE air intake tube.
7. Loosen the hose clamp on the OE air
box and remove the MAF sensor. Note: The
direction of the air flow through the sensor.
5. Loosen the hose clamp at the throttle
body and at the MAF sensor
8. Remove the OE tray from the vehicle.
Four of these bolts (if long enough), can be
used to secure the S&B air box to the vehicle.
If too short, then use the supplied allen head
screws an SS washers.
6. Pull the OE air box towards the engine
and up to release it from the vehicle.
9. Attach the Filter Adapter (I) to the Air Box
(G), secure using the supplied 5/16” SS
Screws (H).
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Installation Instructions (continued)
10. Place the air box assembly into the
vehicle, align the four holes with the OE
mounting locations and secure using either
the OE bolts or the supplied allen head
screws and SS washers.
13. Slide the Hump Adapter (L) over the
MAF sensorʼs plastic flange and secure using
a #60 Hose clamp (J).
11. Slide the Straight Adapter (F) over the
MAF sensorʼs metal flange, secure using a
#60 Hose clamp (J).
14. Slide the Throttle Body Adapter (O) over
the Intake Tube (M) along with the #72 Hose
Clamp (N), do not fully tighten at this time.
12. Connect the MAF sensor assembly to
the Filter Adapter (I) and secure using a #60
Hose clamp (J).
15. Place another #60 Hose clamp (J) on the Hump
Adapter (L) then insert the small end of the Intake Tube
(M) into the Hump Adapter. Then position the other end
of the tube over the throttle body and firmly secure the
#72 Hose Clamp (N), then secure the #60 Hose Clamp
(J) at the hump adapter.
16. Carefully place the S&B Air Filter (D)
into the Air Box (G), rotate the filter about a
1/4 turn for clearance and slide onto the
flange and secure the #80 Hose clamp (E).
19. Reconnect the MAF sensor electrical
connection.
17. Remove the protective covering from
the Clear Lid (C).
20. Re-Install the cover removed in
Step #2.
18. Place the Clear Lid (C) on the Air Box
(G) and secure using the 10/24 SS Screws
(A) and SS Washers (B).
21. Reconnect both batteries. Inspect your
installation, make sure the kit is properly
positioned and all fasteners are secure. Affix
the CARB sticker near the intake kit. The
installation is now complete.
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