S&B 75-5059 User Manual

Installation Instructions

P/N: 75-5059 / 75-5059D

Vehicle Application

Year: 2009-13
Make: Chevy/ GMC/ Cadillac
Model: Silverado/ Sierra 1500, Tahoe/

Yukon, Suburban/ Yukon XL, Escalade ESV/
EXT, Yukon Denali/ XL, Avalanche

Engine: 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L V8

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 upgrades

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1. With the ignition switched off and the

parking brake set, disconnect the negative
battery cable on the passenger’s side.

Tools Required

Ratchet and extensions

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10mm Socket and Wrench

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3/16” Allen Wrench

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5/16” Nut Driver or Flat Blade Screwdriver

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Phillips Screwdriver

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9/16” Wrench

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CARB Status - Exempt

CARB EO #: D-590-8

Legal for use in CA or other states

adopting CA emissions standards

See Page 3 for more info.

2. Remove the engine cover by lifting it up

out of the grommets, then pull towards the
front of the vehicle.

Cleanable (KF-1055). If the enclosed filter is Red, it came pre-oiled
from the factory. When serviced, apply (90g) of S&B oil to the main
body of the filter.

Disposable (KF-1055D). 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 [phone].

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 crank case vent line from

the intake tube plenum by gently pulling it out.

4. Disconnect the other end of the crank

case vent line from the vehicle by sliding the
locking tab over and pull away from the valve
cover port.

7. Disconnect the intake tube from the air

cleaner assembly. Then remove the intake
from the vehicle.

5. Disconnect the MAF sensor wiring

harness from the MAF sensor. Note: If
equipped, disconnect the Pressure Sensor
wiring harness (located on the air cleaner lid)
at this time as well.

8. Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove the

intake tube from the push pin located on the
coolant tube. Then remove the intake from
the vehicle.

6. Disconnect the intake tube from the

throttle body.

9. Remove the air cleaner box from the

vehicle by carefully pulling it up out of the
factory grommets.

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Installation Instructions (continued)

P/N: 75-5059 / 75-5059D

S&B

10. Using 10mm socket, remove the 4

bolts securing the air box tray. Then remove
the tray from the truck. Save all 4 bolts for
S&B installation.

12. Install the Air Inlet Fender Seal (C) onto

the lip of the Air Box (B).

11. For those concerned about minimal engine heat; install the Air Inlet Plug (A) into the bottom of

the Air Box (B) by pushing it down until the bead catches the lip as shown below. For those seeking
additional air flow, set the Air Inlet Plug aside. (See page 3 for more info and test results)

13. Install the Air box assembly using the

supplied M6-1.0x10mm Screws (T) and 6mm
Washers (U) in the two holes closest to the
fender and the 2 longer OE screws in the
remaining two holes.

14. If equipped with Pressure Sensor, Drill a

1/4” hole using the drill point located in the Filter
Adapter Tube (K). Be careful only to drill through one
surface (NOT all the way through the backside).
Thoroughly clean the inside of the tube of all debris.
Then install the pressure sensor using the 1/4-20
Socket Screw (L) and a 3/16” allen wrench.

OE

15. Remove the MAF sensor from the OE

air cleaner using the supplied T15 Torx key.
Install it into the Filter Adapter Tube (K) using
the supplied 8-32x1/2” Screws (J). Do not
over tighten.

18. Install the 90degree Hose Barb (P) on to

the Intake Tube (O) until it is hand tight. Then
using a 9/16” wrench turn it one more rotation
into position as shown.

16. Insert the S&B Filter (D) onto the

Adapter Tube (K) and secure the #80 Hose
Clamp (E). Install the assembly into the Air
box as shown below.

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19. Place a #64 Hose clamp (M) over each

end of the Hump Coupler (N). Then slide the
hump coupler over the end of the Intake Tube

(O).

17. Install the Clear Lid (H). Secure the Lid and

Filter Adapter using the supplied 1/4”-20x1-1/4”
S.S. Screws (I) and Rubber Washers (F). Then
use the 1/4”-20x5/8” S.S. Screws (G) and
Rubber Washers (F) in the remaining two holes.

20. Secure the Silicone Step Coupler (S) to

the throttle body using a #64 Hose Clamp

(M). Place the #72 Hose Clamp (R) around

the top of the Silicone coupler.

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