Installation Manual

NOTE: If your application does not have a support tab then skip to step 3j.

Some applications have a support tab that is welded onto the inlet pipe.

i. The support tab on the inlet pipe will line up with a threaded hole on the inner fender well. Install the

rubber isolator mount and attach the air inlet tube onto the rubber mount. Install the large fender

washer and the lock nut onto the isolator mount stud and snug it down. Be sure that the rubber

mount is not stressed in any way that may lead to premature failure.

NOTE: Failure to install the rubber mount will void all warranties of the AEM

intake system.

Below is a diagram of how the rubber mount should be installed.

j. Install the air filter.

i. Install the AEM

filter onto the end of the inlet tube. Push the filter on around 2 inches over the inlet

pipe and install one hose clamp to secure the filter on to the inlet pipe. Once fitment is checked, you

can either push the filter on to the inlet pipe more or less depending on clearances. Tighten the hose

clamp after this is done. Be sure to leave ample clearance between the filter and any surrounding

components.

k. Connect the breather hose between the valve cover and the inlet pipe using the breather hose and two

clamps supplied with the kit. Connect the new supplied water bypass hose and clamps to the throttle body

or the fast idle thermo valve, where equipped, and either the intake manifold or the water outlet neck

disconnected earlier.

NOTE: Replace any coolant recovered during hose removal by replenishing the recovery tank.

l. If your application is equipped with an “inlet air temperature” (IAT) sensor, install the IAT sensor into the

grommet that it lines up with.

m. If your vehicle is equipped with an O.E. PCV breather follow the following procedure. If the O.E. PCV

breather pipe lines up with a grommet then slide the pipe into the grommet. If your O.E. PCV breather pipe

lines up with a nipple then install the 2” long breather hose included in the kit, and secure it with the hose

clamps supplied in the kit.

NOTE: Additional steps for 1992-1995 Civic EX/ DX and 1996-1998 Honda Civic EX model year applications.

1992-1995 Honda civic EX/DX and 96-98 Civic EX models there will be an extra vacuum nipple on the air

intake pipe. These particular models require that a 3/8” vacuum cap be installed onto this extra vacuum

nipple. On 99-00 Civic EX models, the “fuel injection air control valve” line should be connected to this

vacuum nipple. 92-95 Civic EX/DX require that a rubber plug be installed into the pipe. It should be

installed into the hole that is nearest to the air filter.

4. Reassemble Vehicle

a. Position the inlet pipes for the 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 re-tighten them.

c. Inspect the engine bay for any loose tools and check that all fasteners that were moved or removed are

properly tightened.