INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Vehicle Application
Year: 2003-2007.5
Make: DODGE
Model: RAM 2500/ 3500
Engine: 5.9L TURBO DIESEL
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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1. With the ignition switched off and the
parking brake set, disconnect the negative
battery cables on both batteries.
Tools Required
10mm Wrench & Socket
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1/2” Wrench & Socket
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7/16” Wrench & Socket
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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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Cleanable (KF-1035). If the enclosed filter is Red, it came pre-oiled
from the factory. Please visit www.sbfilters.com for the exact oil
amount required after cleaning.
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.
S&B Filter Maintenance
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 electrical connection for
the Intake Air Temp. (IAT) Sensor, then unclip
the wire loom from the tube.
3. Loosen the hose clamp at air box lid and
unsnap the clamps to remove the air box lid
and stock air filter.
4. Remove the mounting nut then pull up
and out on the lower half of the stock air box
to remove it from the vehicle.
7. Place the Silicone adapter (B) and both
#64 Hose Clamps (A) onto the Intake tube (C)
as shown. Tighten the clamp on the intake
tube so that the screw can be accessed for
future tightness checks.
5. Loosen the hose clamp at the turbo inlet
and remove the stock intake tube.
8. Install the S&B Air Filter (O) to the Filter
Adapter (I) and secure the #80 Hose Clamp
(H). Position so the flat side of the oval
pointing upward parallel to the edge of the
adapter.
6. Remove the IAT sensor from the stock
air box/ lid, use the supplied 8-32 Screws (E)
and IAT Gasket (D) to secure the sensor to
the S&B Intake Tube (C).
9. Slide the 2 #72 Hose clamps (F) over the
Hump Adapter (G). Then push the Hump
adapter (G) over the Adapter tube (I). Leave
clamps loose for now.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
10. For those concerned about minimal engine
heat; install the Box Plug (Q) onto the bottom of
the Air Box (P) using the 1/4-20 hardware. For
those seeking additional air flow, set the Box
Plug aside.
(See page 3 for more info)
13. Install the Intake tube assembly by
pushing the silicone adapter over the turbo
inlet. Leave loose for now.
11. Install the Air Box (P) by pushing the
prongs on the bottom into the OE grommets.
Then using the stock nut removed in Step #4.
14. Slide the Hump Adapter (G) over the
Intake tube (C).
12. Carefully place the filter assembly into
the Air Box trying not to ding or gouge the
wire mesh. Rotate the Filter Adapter
assembly into position and hook into the
groove Air Box.
15. Make sure the Intake tube (C) and
Adapter tube (I) are aligned up top and
tighten the hose clamp at the turbo
connection. Then tighten the #72 Clamps (F)
on the Hump Adapter.
16. Reconnect the IAT Sensor.
17. Install the Clear Lid (N) using the
supplied 5/16” S.S. Screws (K) and Rubber
Washers (J) along with the 10-24 Screws (L)
and SS Sealing Washers (M). This will secure
the Filter Adapter to the Air Box as well.
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18. 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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