® advanced FLOW engineering Instruction Manual P/N: 79-10002 Make: BMW Model: M3 (E90/92/93) Year: 2009-2011 Engine: V8-4.
® • Please read the entire instruction manual before proceeding. • Ensure all components listed are present. • If you are missing any of the components, call customer support at 951-493-7100. • Ensure you have all necessary tools before proceeding. • Do not attempt to work on your vehicle when the engine is hot. • Disconnect the negative battery terminal before proceeding. • Retain factory parts for future use. Label A B C D Qty.
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® REMOVAL 2 2 4 3 1 1 Figure A Refer to Figure A for steps 1-3 Step 1: Remove factory intake ducts 1 using a T20 Torx and pliers. Step 2: Loosen intake tube clamps 2 and remove intake tube 3 between air box and manifold. Step 3: Unbolt airbox with 10mm socket and remove airbox 4 .
REMOVAL 6 5 Inset B-1 Inset B-2 Figure B Refer to Figure B for steps 4-6 Step 4: Remove bolt 5 holding fan shroud with T25 Torx on Passenger side (See inset 1). Step 5: Release fan shroud clip 6 on driver side (See inset 2). Step 6: Remove the fan shroud by sliding it up out of the engine bay. (Unclip hoses attached to the bottom of the fan shroud.) Page 5 aFepower.
® REMOVAL 7 7 7 Figure C Refer to Figure C for Location of Pulleys Step 7: Remove 3 pulley caps 7 using flat head screw driver.
REMOVAL 8 REMOVAL Figure D-1 Figure D-2 Refer to Figure D-1 & 2 for step 8-9 Step 8: Using 14mm wrench, turn tensioner 8 clockwise to retract it and to remove tension on AC/power steering belt Step 9: Once retracted, slide AC/power steering belt off. Page 7 aFepower.
® REMOVAL 9 10 REMOVAL Figure E-1 Figure E-2 Refer to Figure E-1 & 2 for steps 10-11 Step 10: Using 16 mm socket, remove idler pulley 9 located between power steering and water pump. Step 11: Using 14 mm wrench, turn tensioner clockwise 10 to retract it and slide water pump/ alternator belt off.
REMOVAL 11 REMOVAL Figure F-1 Figure F Figure F-2 Refer to Figure F-1 & 2 for step 12 Step 12: Using T45 Torx, remove 6 bolts holding crank pulley 11 . Figure F-2 shows stock crank pulley with cover against aFe power pulley. Page 9 aFepower.
® INSTALL INSTALL Figure G-1 Figure G-2 Refer to Figure G-1 & 2 for step 13 Step 13: Position the stock pulley cover on to aFe Power Pulley and reinstall aFe Power pulley using furnished bolts. (torque bolts to 13 ft.-lbs.
INSTALL 3 Figure H Refer to Figure H for Step 14 Step 14: Install new furnished long belt (6PK1425) using 14mm wrench to retract tensioner 3 . Check diagram above for proper belt drive. (New belts follow same drive path as OE belts) Page 11 aFepower.
® INSTALL 9 8 Figure I Refer to Figure I for Step 15-20 Step 15: Using 16 mm socket, re-install idler pulley 9 with new furnished double sided belt on. Step 16: Install new furnished double sided short belt (6DPK1070) using 14mm wrench to retract tensioner 8 . Check diagram above for proper belt drive. Step 17: Check for proper belt tension and interference. Step 18: Re-install fan shroud, air box and all removed components in reverse order.
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® aFe Power Hat P/N: 40-10114 S/M P/N: 40-10115 L/XL aFe Key Chain P/N: 40-10103 To purchase any of the items above, view airflow charts, dyno graphs, photos, and video; please go to aFepower.com.
Warranty General Terms: • aFe warrants their products to be free from manufacturer’s defects due to workmanship and material. • This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product and is non-transferrable. • Proof of purchase of the aFe product is required for all warranty claims. • Warranty is valid provided aFe instructions for installation and/or cleaning were properly followed. • Proper maintenance with regular inspections of product is required to insure warranty coverage.
® ® advanced FLOW engineering, inc. 252 Granite Street Corona, CA 92879 TEL: 951.493.7100 • TECH: 951.493.7100 x23 E-Mail:Tech@aFepower.
