Installation Instructions
Vehicle Application
Year: 2008-10
Make: FORD
Model: F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550
Engine: 6.4L Power Stroke
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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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 using a 8mm
wrench or socket.
8mm &10mm Wrench & 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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Phillips Screwdriver, Pliers or Channel locks
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CARB Status - Pending
Tools Required
Product has been submitted to Air
Resources Board for approval.
Not Legal for use in CA or other states
adopting CA emissions standards
See Page 3 for more info.
2. Unclip the OE air box lid and pull the hot
air supply tube out and remove the lid.
Cleanable (KF-1052). If the enclosed filter is Red, it came pre-oiled
from the factory. Please visit www.sbfilters.com for exact oil
amount required after cleaning.
Disposable (KF-1052D). 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 Maintnance
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. Remove the OE air filter from the air box.
4. Disconnect the electrical connection from
the MAF sensor at the OE air box.
7. Loosen the OE hose clamp at the turbo
inlet.
5. Disconnect the electrical connection from
the OE restriction gauge. Note: Do not rely on
OE restriction gauge or until the dash light is
triggered before you service your S&B filter.
8. Loosen the OE hose clamp at the air box
connection.
6. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry the
wire loom retaining clip from the OE air box.
9. OE air box Removal: Grasp the air box at
the end and lift up, separating the prongs
from the grommets at the bottom of the box.
SEE EXPLODED VIEW ON PAGE 4
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Installation Instructions (continued)
10. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry open
the OE hose clamp securing the crankcase
vent hose to the intake tube. Discard clamp.
13. Attach the S&B Filter (E) to the Filter
Adapter (G), secure with the #80 hose clamp
(F).
11. Separate the vent hose from the intake
tube and remove intake tube from the vehicle.
14. Remove the MAF sensor for the OE
cover and attach the MAF sensor to the Filter
Adapter (G). Use the MAF Gasket (I) and the OE
screws. For 2009 models use the supplied M4
screws (Q). Do not over tighten!
12. Remove the OE filter gauge and rubber
grommet and insert the grommet into the
Filter Adapter (G), then insert the filter gauge.
15. Place two #72 hose clamps (J) over the
Hump Adapter (K) and slide the Hump
Adapter over the Intake Tube (L) until it is
flush with the end.
16. Place a #52 hose clamp (N) and a #56
hose clamp (P) on the Step Adapter (O) and
secure the larger end to the intake tube.
19. Place Air Box (H) in the area of the
installation and insert the OE hot air into Plug
for warm weather conditions or the Hole for
cold weather conditions.
17. Push the small end of the Intake tube
assembly over the turbo inlet. Leave the
connection loose for now.
20. Install the Air Box (H) by placing the box
at an angle so that it secures around the OE
air inlet on the inner fender. Then push down
until the 3 prongs slide into the OE rubber
grommets. Use grease if necessary.
18. For those concerned about minimal
engine heat; insert the Box Plug (R) into the
side of the Air Box (H). For those seeking
additional air flow, set the Box Plug aside.
(See page 3 for more info)
21. Place the Filter assembly into the Air
Box (H), hook the bottom into the lip on the
Air Box.
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