Equipped with AEM® Dryflow™ Filter No Oil Required! INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER: 21-513B (Blue Finish) 21-513C (Gun Metal Grey Finish) 21-513P (Vacuum Metalized Chrome-VMC) 21-513R (Red Finish) 2007-2008 2004-2008 AEM Induction Systems ACURA TL Type S ACURA TL V6-3.5L V6-3.2L C.A.R.B. E.O. # D-670-15 C.A.R.B. E.O. # D-670-15 1 (800) 992-3000 www.aemintakes.
Description Air Filter Assy. 3.25 X 5” Dry Ele. Inlet Pipe Hose; 5/16ID X 20”L Hose, Adapter 3.25/3.00 X 2.25” Hose; 1/2”ID X 20”L Mount, Rubber 5/8” X 6mm Zip Tie, 6 Long Convoluted Slit, 1/4” X 6”L Hi-Temp Washer, 6mm Soft Mount Nut, M6 Hex Serrated 1/2” Bnd. Hose Clamp, 2.56”-3.50” Hose Clamp, 3/4” Hose Clamp, 1 1/16” Narrow 1/2” Bnd. Hose Clamp, 3.15”-4.00” 1/2” Bnd. Hose Clamp, 2.90”-3.75” PARTS LIST 2 Qty.
Read and understand these instructions BEFORE attempting to install this product. Failure to follow installation instructions and not using the provided hardware may damage the intake tube, throttle body and engine. The AEM® intake system is a performance product that can be used safely during mild weather conditions. During harsh and inclement weather conditions, you must return your vehicle to stock OEM air box and intake tract configuration. Failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty.
e. Loosen the hose clamp on the throttle body and unhook the wiring harness. Remove the stock breather hose from the inlet tube. f. Remove the plastic clips holding the wiring harness to the throttle body side of the air filter housing. g. Pull the inlet tube off the throttle body. Remove the four screws holding the top of the air filter housing to the lower air filter housing. h. Remove wire clamp from the lower air box bracket. i.
k. CAUTION: Ensure the engine is completely cool before removing the coolant hose, or hot coolant will escape from the cooling system and cause injury or damage. Be sure to capture any lost coolant in a clean container. The next step will be to remove the metal tubing loom, which will include the breather hose, coolant hose and a bracket holding the evap service port. Make sure to note proper hose routing. l. Another view of tubing loom routing.
o. Remove the bolt securing the inlet tube to the frame. This can be reached through the wheel well. p. Using either a large screwdriver or a pry bar, pry the inlet air tube from the resonator box. Remove the inlet air tube. q. Remove the two bolts securing the resonator box to the frame. Remove the resonator box. r. Release the wire loom from the hole in the fender. 3. Installation of AEM® intake system. a.
d. Install the rubber mount where the factory wire loom was removed. e. Secure the rubber mount using the supplied washer and nylok nut. f. Install the AEM® intake pipe by routing the air filter end of the pipe through the opening in the engine bay between the battery location and the fender. Use rags to prevent scratches to the pipe. g. Install the silicone coupler attached to the AEM® intake pipe over the throttle body. h. Guide the bracket on the intake pipe over the stud on the rubber mount.
j. Install the supplied ½” breather hose between the intake pipe and the valve cover. Secure with provided 1” hose clamps. k. Reinstall the plastic battery under-tray, the battery, and the battery tie down bracket. Do not install the plastic battery cover. Check for proper clearance between the battery and the intake pipe. Use the supplied zip-ties to make sure no wires are in contact with the intake system. Factory air box system AEM® intake system installed 4. Reassemble Vehicle a.
5. CARB Sticker Placement a. The C.A.R.B. exemption sticker, (attached), must be visible under the hood so that an emissions inspector can see it when the vehicle is required to be tested for emissions. California requires testing every two years, other state may vary. 6. 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.
