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57-2523-2

NOTE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NOT USING THE PROVIDED HARDWARE

MAY DAMAGE THE INTAKE TUBE, THROTTLE BODY AND ENGINE.

1. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative

battery cable.

NOTE: Disconnecting the negative battery cable

erases pre-programmed electronic memories.

Write down all memory settings before

disconnecting the negative battery cable. Some

radios will require an anti-theft code to be

entered after the battery is reconnected. The

anti-theft code is typically supplied with your

owner’s manual. In the event your vehicles

anti-theft code cannot be recovered, contact an

authorized dealership to obtain your vehicles

anti-theft code.

TO START:

FORD

1996-01 Mustang SVT Cobra

2001 Mustang GT Bullitt

V8-4.6L

Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. Part #

A Heat Shield 1 07421

B Air Filter 1 RF-1048

C Adapter 1 08785

D “L” Bracket 1 07089

E “L” Twist Bracket 1 07954

F 6mm-1.00 x 20mm Allen Bolt 2 07852

G 6mm-1.00 x 25mm Allen Bolt 2 07859

H Sheet Metal Screw 2 07788

I Flat Washer 4 08275

J Wave Washer 4 08174

K Gasket 2 09984

L Trim Seal 44”L 1 102486

M Hose Clamp #104 1 08697

PARTS LIST:

TOOLS NEEDED:

at blade screwdriver

phillips screwdriver

8mm wrench

10mm wrench

5mm allen wrench

ratchet

socket extension

8mm socket

pair of vise grips

drill

3/16” drill bit

2. Disconnect the mass air sensor electrical

connections.

3. Loosen the hose clamp on the intake tube at the

mass air sensor.

4. Loosen and remove the bolt that retains the air

cleaner assembly.

5. Pull the air cleaner assembly upward and

remove from vehicle.

NOTE: K&N Engineering, Inc., recommends that

customers do not discard factory air intake.

6. Loosen and remove the four nuts that retain the

mass-air sensor to the air cleaner.

NOTE: It may be necessary to use a pair of vise

grips to hold the studs while loosening the nuts.

7. Remove the mass air sensor from the air

cleaner.

NOTE: The screen will not be used.

8. Assemble the mass air sensor, adapter, gaskets,

heat shield and brackets using the hardware

provided.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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57-2523-2 FORD 1996-01 Mustang SVT Cobra 2001 Mustang GT Bullitt V8-4.6L TOOLS NEEDED: flat blade screwdriver phillips screwdriver 8mm wrench 10mm wrench 5mm allen wrench ratchet socket extension 8mm socket pair of vise grips drill 3/16” drill bit PARTS LIST: Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. Part # A Heat Shield 1 07421 F 6mm-1.00 x 20mm Allen Bolt 2 07852 K Gasket 2 09984 B Air Filter 1 RF-1048 G 6mm-1.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 9. Install the mass air assembly into the intake tube. 11. Remove the mass air assembly from the vehicle and using a 3/16” drill bit, drill out the two marks. 15. Install the air filter onto the adapter and secure it with the hose clamp provided. NOTE: Drycharger® air filter wrap; part # RF-1048DK is available to purchase separately. To learn more about Drycharger® filter wraps or look up color availability please visit http://www.knfilters.com®. 16.