the shield.
Here you can see the heat shield installed with the self-tapping screws and the stud that attached the stock airbox.
I found that the heat shield wanted to rub against the radiator hose, which could lead to a cut hose down the road. So I used the bench grinder to create a little more clearance for the hose.
The heat shield has been bent in a sheet metal brake to fit into its space perfectly.
There’s the hose with the modified heat shield. It could use a little more clearance toward the top.
With the clearance to the hose fixed, the heat shield is installed along with the silicone fitting to the MAF tube.
Carefully fit the new intake tube snugly against the MAF sensor tube. You know if it is not snug because it is not even all around. When oriented, install the mounting bracket and tighten its nuts and bolts, and tighten the hose clamps.
The silicone connector fitting holds the MAF tube on one side and the cold-air intake tube on the other. Hose clamps keep everything in place.
The cold-air intake tube has a bracket that helps support its weight, and it attaches to the same place the stock unit used for support.
This cone filter offers a lot of surface area, and it’s out in the open so you can see when it becomes dirty. Some cone filters can be washed; read the instructions on your kit for cleaning information.
I found that one extra bolt was needed to hold up the other stock components that relied on the original air intake bracket for support. A used 10-mm bolt, nut, and washer from the metric fasteners bin did the trick.
Tip: Carefully inspect your work before you test-drive the car. With all the manipulation you performed, it’s easy for a connection to come loose. Any disconnected tube can cause a check engine light to come on shortly after you start the car. If this happens, check the intake air path and make sure all tubes are properly connected. If you find and refit a disconnected tube, the light may remain on for a few restarts. If the light does not go off soon, seek professional help.
The mounting bracket is not optional; without it the weight of the filter and vibration of the car would shake the filter and intake tube loose in minutes.
Our cold-air intake looks great installed and brings a bit of color to the engine bay as well. It sits right in the airflow through the grille and is protected from the worst of the engine heat by the heat shield.
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