Equipped with AEM DRYFLOW Filter No oil required! Kit Part Number: 21-8214 2006 Dodge Ram 3.7L V6 CARB EO # D-392-29. 2009, Advanced Engine Management, Inc. AEM is a registered trademark of Advanced Engine Management, Inc. All rights reserved. Advanced Engine Management Inc. 2205 126 th Street, Unit A Hawthorne, CA 90280 Phone: 310.484.2322 http://www.aempower.com
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Bill of Materials Part Number Description Quantity 21-2049D A/F ASSEMBLY 3.50 X 9" DRY 1 2-82141 Inlet Pipe, Dodge Ram 3.7L 1 20-8212 Heat Shield 1 444.460.08 Nut, 8mm 1 559960 Washer, 8mm Soft Mount 1 1228560 MOUNT,RUBBER 1"x8mm 1 5-352 HOSE,ADAPTER 3.50/3.25X2.50 AEM 1 103-BLO-6020 HOSE CLAMP,3.31-4.25" 2 103-BLO-5620 HOSE CLAMP,3.15-4.00" 1 784634 Grommet, 1/2" 1 4093-6 HOSE CLAMP, 1 1/16" NARROW 1 8-111 RUBBER EDGE TRIM 34 8-119 GASKET,SPONGE RUBBER 22 Instructions, 21-8214 1 10-922Y AEM Decal 2 21-8214 Page 3 of 11 03.18.2009 Rev 1
1. Preparing Vehicle a) Make sure vehicle is parked on a level surface. b) Set parking brake. c) If engine has run in the past two hours let it cool down 2. Removal of Stock System Recommended Tools: 5/16 Socket 10 mm, 13mm Socket 5/16 Nut Driver Extension Ratchet 10mm Wrench Installation Time: 2 hours a) Disconnect the PCV breather hose at the air box lid. b) Loosen the hose clamp at the throttle body. c) Disconnect the Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor harness connector. d) Loosen and remove mounting bolt to the intake plenum. 21-8214 Page 4 of 11 03.18.2009 Rev 1
e) Loosen and remove the remaining mounting bolt.. f) Loosen hose clamp at the intake plenum. g) Pull the air box straight up along with the inlet tube. Remove the intake plenum and the coupler at the throttle body. h) Remove the fender liner on the passenger side to access the air box mount. i) Loosen and remove the air box mounting bolts from the air box mount at the fender. j) Loosen and remove the lower two remaining mounting bolts. 21-8214 Page 5 of 11 03.18.2009 Rev 1
k) Loosen and remove washer bottle/overflow mounting bolts. Disconnect the overflow hose from the reservoir. l) With the reservoir removed, loosen and remove the fan shroud bolt. 3. Installation of Brute Force Intake a) When installing the intake system, DO NOT completely tighten the hose clamps or mounting tab hardware until instructed to do so. b) Install the supplied rubber mount into the passenger side fender. c) Insert the heat shield as shown. d) Secure the heat shield with the bolt from step 2l e) Secure the rear heat shield mount. f) Secure the lower heat g) Reinstall the shield mount. washer/coolant overflow 21-8214 Page 6 of 11 03.18.2009 Rev 1 reservoir.
h) Attach the coupler to the throttle body and secure with the #56 hose clamp. i) Insert the rubber grommet into the inlet pipe. j) Remove the IAT sensor from the intake plenum by twisting the sensor counter clockwise. Gently pull out the sensor and remove the O-Ring. k) Insert the IAT sensor into the inlet pipe l) Attach the rubber edge trim to the heat shield opening. 21-8214 Page 7 of 11 03.18.2009 Rev 1 m) Insert the inlet pipe as shown. Secure at the throttle body with a #60 hose clamp. Align the bracket with the rubber mount. See diagram.
M8 nut M8 Washer Rubber Mount Inlet Pipe Bracket n) Attach the breather hose to the inlet pipe as shown. Secure with the provided hose clamp. Make sure that the rubber elbow is not kinked for air flow. o) Attach the filter as shown. Secure with #60 hose clamp. Check for clearance around the heat shield and A/C lines. o) Reattach the IAT sensor harness connector. 21-8214 Page 8 of 11 03.18.2009 Rev 1 p) Attach the sponge gasket to the top of the heat shield as shown.
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4. Re-assemble Vehicle a) Position the inlet pipes for best fitment. Be sure that the pipes or any other components do not contact any part of the vehicle. Tighten the rubber mount, all bolts and hose clamps. b) Check for proper hood clearance. Re-adjust pipes if necessary and retighten them. c) Inspect the engine bay for any loose tools and check that all fasteners that were moved or removed are properly tight. d) Start engine. Let car idle for 3 minutes. Perform a final inspection before driving the vehicle. 5. Service and Maintenance a) It is recommended that you service your AEM Dryflow filter every 20,000 miles for optimum performance. Use AEM Dryflow cleaning kit part # 21-110. b) Use aluminum polish to clean your polished AEM Brute Force intake pipe. c) Use window cleaner to clean your powder coated AEM Brute Force intake pipe. (NOTE: DO NOT USE Aluminum polish on a powder coated AEM BRUTE FORCE intake pipe) For technical inquiries e-mail us at tech@aempower.com or call us at 310.484.2322 Option #3 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AEM warrants that its intake systems will last for the life of your vehicle. AEM will not honor this warranty due to mechanical damage (i.e. improper installation or fitment), damage from misuse, accidents or flying debris. AEM will not warrant its powder coating if the finish has been cleaned with a hydrocarbon-based solvent. The powder coating should only be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution. Proof of purchase of both the vehicle and AEM intake system is required for redemption of a warranty claim. 21-8214 Page 10 of 11 03.18.2009 Rev 1
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