AEM 21-839C User manual

1. Turn o󰀨 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:
NOTE: This kit was not designed
to t vehicles with a body lift.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Flat blade screw driver
Ratchet
Extension
10mm socket
3mm allen
4mm allen
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.
If you need any assistance please call 1-800-858-3333 to speak with a representative
in our Customer Service Center before returning the product.
Description Qty. Part #
AINTAKE TUBE; 3"ODX5.75" 1 2-1608C
B SCREW; M4 .7 X 12, SS 2 07726
CHOSE CLAMP #48 2 08601
D HOSE; 3"ID X 2"L REINFORCED 1 08711
E BOLT; M6 X 1.00 X 16MM, SS 4 07730
FWASHER; M6 SPLIT LOCK ZINC 11 1-3025
G WASHER; 6MM FLAT, SS 15 08269
HHEAT SHIELD; UPPER 1 20-8615
I HEAT SHIELD; LOWER, MINI 1 20-8616
J NUT; 6MM NYLOCK, HEXHEAD 2 07512
KPLATE; AEM LOGO, CLEAR 1 8-211
LSPACER; ALUM, AEM-8-211 1 7-364
M BOLT; M6 X 1.00" 12MM, SS 6 07794
NSPACER; 1"OD, .25"ID, .25" THK 2 06544
OMOUNT; PLASTIC AIRBOX 2 8-186-1
PBOLT; M6-1.00 X 25MM, SS 2 07729
QBOLT; M6 X 1.00 X 12MM, SS 1 07727
RADAPTER; FILTER, 3.0"OD 1 21569
SHOSE CLAMP; #80 1 08694
T AIR FILTER 1 21-2073D
PARTS LIST:
21-839C (Gun Metal Gray Finish)
BMW / MINI
2015-18 X1
2014-18 Cooper / Cooper S
2016-18 Cooper Clubman
2018 Cooper Countryman
2018 X2
L4-2.0L Turbo / L3-1.5L Turbo
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2. Disconnect the mass air sensor electrical
connection and disconnect the wiring harness from
the air lter housing.
3. Remove the two bolts that secure the fresh
air intake duct too the core support. Release the
locking tab at the air lter housing and then remove
the fresh air intake duct.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Continued
AEM Air Intake System Warranty Policy
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
tment), damage from misuse, accidents or ying debris. AEM will not warrant its powder coating if the nish 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.
This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the AEM part. In no event shall this warranty exceed the original purchase price of the AEM part nor
shall AEM be responsible for special, incidental or consequential damages or cost incurred due to the failure of this product. Warranty claims to AEM must be
transportation prepaid and accompanied with dated proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of product and is nontransferable.
Improper use or installation, use for racing, accident, abuse, unauthorized repairs or alterations voids this warranty. AEM disclaims any liability for consequential
damages due to breach of any written or implied warranty on all products manufactured by AEM. Warranty returns will only be accepted by AEM when
accompanied by a valid Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Credit for defective products will be issued pending inspection. Product must be
received by AEM within 30 days of the date RMA is issued.
If you have a warranty issue, please call [phone] and our customer service department will assist you. A proof of purchase is required for all AEM warranty
claims.
• 1455 CITRUS ST., P.O. BOX 1329, RIVERSIDE, CA., U.S.A. 92502 • TECH SERVICE 800.992.3000 • FAX [phone]
• e-mail: [email protected] • WWW: http://aemintakes.com
AEM-10-132
9/24/18
Reassemble Vehicle
Position the inlet pipes for the best tment. 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. Check for proper
hood clearance. Re-adjust pipes if necessary
and re-tighten them. Inspect the engine bay for
any loose tools and check that all fasteners that
were moved or removed are properly tightened.
Reconnect negative battery terminal and start
engine. Let the vehicle idle for 3 minutes. Perform
a nal inspection before driving the vehicle.
Service and Maintenance
AEM Induction Systems requires cleaning
the intake system’s air lter element every
100,000 miles. When used in dusty or o󰀨-road
environments, our lters will require cleaning more
often. We recommend that you visually inspect
your lter once every 25,000 miles to determine
if the screen is still visible. When the screen is no
longer visible some place on the lter element, it is
time to clean it. To clean, purchase our Synthetic
air lter cleaner, part number 99-0624 and follow
the easy instructions. Use window cleaner to clean
your powder coated AEM® intake tube.
NOTE: DO NOT USE aluminum polish on
powder coated AEM®intake tubes.
4. Remove the bolt that secures air lter housing to
the core support.
5. Loosen the hose clamp that secures the intake
hose to the air lter housing then remove the air
lter housing from the vehicle.
NOTE: AEM recommends that customers do
not discard factory air intake.
6. Install the provided mounting studs to the heat
shield as shown.
NOTE: Be sure to use the two provided spacers
between the mounting studs and heat shield.
7. Install the provided lter adapter into the heat
shield and secure with the provided hardware.
Install the provided air lter onto the lter adapter
and secure with the provided hose clamp.
8. Install the AEM® badge into the upper air lter
housing and then assemble the two lter housing
halves and fresh air scoop and secure with the
provided hardware.
9. Install the air lter assembly into the vehicle and
secure with the factory fresh air scoop nuts and the
bolt provided.
10. Remove the mas air sensor from the factory
housing and install it into the AEM® intake tube
using the hardware provided.
11. Install the provided coupler onto the intake tube
but do not secure. Install the intake tube assembly
into the factory intake hose and align with the
lter adapter, slide the coupler onto the adapter
and adjust the assembly for best t. Secure the
intake tube assembly with the provided hose
clamps. Reconnect the mass air sensor electrical
connection.