Installation Instructions
Vehicle Application
Year: 2009-13
Make: DODGE/ RAM
Model: 1500
Engine: 5.7L Hemi
Note: Will Not fit 2500 models
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 driver’s side.
Tools Required
8mm, 10mm, 13mm Wrench & Socket
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Pin Removal Tool or Flat Blade Screwdriver
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7/16” Wrench and Socket
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5/16” Nut Driver or Flat Blade Screwdriver
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Phillips Screwdriver
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Cleanable (KF-1056). 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-1056D). 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 (909) 947-0015.
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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 the Parking Brake is set.
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2. Disconnect the electrical connection for
the Temp (IAT) Sensor. Note the sensorʼs
orientation for the re-install.
3. Loosen the hose clamp connecting the
tube to the air box and the clamp attaching
the tube to the throttle body. Then remove
intake tube from the truck.
4. Remove the crank case vent tube from
the air box.
7. From inside the engine compartment,
carefully pull the wiring harness connector out
from the wheel liner. Then remove the wheel
liner from the truck.
5. Remove air box by carefully pulling the air
box up out of the four pins in the air box tray.
Then remove the two bolts mounting the tray
to the frame using 13mm socket.
8. Using 13mm socket, remove the other 2
bolts securing the air box tray. Then remove
the tray from the truck
6. Remove the seven screws securing the
wheel liner using 8mm socket. Then remove
the 3 push pins. S&B has supplied new panel
pins in the event that the OE pins are
damaged during removal.
9. Insert the supplied Grommet (D) into the
Air Box (M).
SEE EXPLODED VIEW ON PAGE 4
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Installation Instructions (continued)
10. Insert the Air Inlet tube (S) onto the Air
Box (M) and secure using the supplied
1/4”-20x3/4” screws (V), 1/4” Lock washers
(U) and 1/4” Flat washers (W).
12. On 2013 models; it may be necessary
to shift the A/C line assembly forward to gain
clearance around the Inlet tube. This can be
done loosening the two screws attaching the
assembly to the fender.
11. For those concerned about minimal engine heat; insert the Air Inlet Plug (T) into the end of the
Air Inlet tube (S). Attach using the supplied 1/4”-20x3/4” screws (V), 1/4” Lock washers (U) and 1/4”
Flat washers (W). For those seeking additional air flow, set the Air Inlet Plug aside and save all the
supplied hardware. (See page 3 for more info and test results)
13. Carefully install the air box assembly
into the truck at an angle as shown below.
14. Using the OE bolt, secure the air box
assembly to the frame. Leave loose for now.
Secure the A/C line assembly if it was
loosened in Step #12.
15. From inside the wheel well, attach the
air box to frame using the supplied M8 x
40mm Hex bolt (K) and Fender Washer (L).
Then secure both bolts mounting the air box
to the frame.
18. Insert the S&B Filter (J) onto the Adapter
Tube (H) and secure the #104 Hose Clamp
(I). Install the assembly into the Air box. Then
push the valve cover breather hose onto the
stem of the Adapter tube.
16. Reinstall the wheel liner using 5 of the
OE screws and 3 supplied Panel Pins (Y).
Reinstall wiring harness connector into wheel
liner that was removed in Step #7.
19. Install the Clear Lid (N) using the supplied
5/16” S.S. Screws (Q) and Rubber Washers (R)
along with the 10-24 Screws (P) and SS Sealing
Washers (O). This will secure the Filter Adapter
to the Air Box as well. (Do not over tighten!)
17. Secure the wheel liner to the air box
using two supplied 1/4”-20x3/4” screws (V)
and Flat washers (W) inside the air box. Use
the 1/4” Nylock nuts (X) and 1/4” Flat washers
(W) under the wheel liner.
20. Note the OE Temp. Sensor orientation.
Then carefully pull it out of the OE tube. Insert
the supplied Grommet (D) into the Intake
Tube (E). Carefully push the Temp. sensor
into the grommet using a twisting motion. Be
sure to match the OE orientation.
SEE EXPLODED VIEW ON PAGE 4
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