aFe Power 77-86318 User manual

Instruction Manual P/N: 77-86318___ SCORCHER BLUE POWER MODULE
Make: BMW Model: 330i/ix (F3X) Year: 2016-2019 Engine: L4-2.0L (t) B48
Make: BMW Model: 340i/ix/GT (F3X) Year: 2016-2019 Engine: L6-3.0L (t) B58
Make: BMW Model: 430i/ix/Gran Coupe (F3X) Year: 2017-2020 Engine: L4-2.0L (t) B48
Make: BMW Model: 440i/ix/Gran Coupe (F3X) Year: 2016-2020 Engine: L6-3.0L (t) B58
Make: BMW Model: 220i/ix 230i/ix (F2X) Year: 2017-2020 Engine: L4-2.0L (t) B46/B48
Make: BMW Model: M240i/ix (F2X) Year: 2016-2020 Engine: L6-3.0L(t) B58
Make: BMW Model: M340i/ix (G20) Year: 2020 Engine: L6-3.0L(t) B58
Make: BMW Model: X3 (G01) Year: 2018-2021 Engine: L4-2.0L (t) B48
Make: BMW Model: X3 (G01) Year: 2018-2021 Engine: L6-3.0L (t) B58

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Label
Qty.
Description
Part Number
A
1
Module
R77-86318
B
1
LED Switch
05-70029
C
1
Bypass Plug
05-70017
D
1
Harness
AFE-10-208
E
2
Velcro (2” Inches)
05-01244
F
5
Cable Ties
05-60167
G
2
Double Sided Tape
07-90001

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Refer to Figure A for Step 1
Step 1: Before installing your aFe POWER module, you will have to place your vehicle’s ECU in sleep mode.
In order to do this, you will need to do the following:
•If the engine is cold: open the hood, close the doors, lock the car and wait 30 seconds.
•If the engine is warm: open the hood, close the doors, lock the car and wait 20 minutes.
•If the engine is warm and you can’t wait 20 minutes: disconnect the battery.
Figure A
2
1
REMOVAL

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Refer to Figure B for Steps 2-3
Step 2: Remove engine cover to gain access to the MAP and T-MAP sensors.
Step 3: Locate the MAP and T-MAP sensors. MAP sensor is located on top of the intake manifold in
proximity to the oil cap. The T-MAP sensor is located on the charge pipe towards the front of the engine bay.
REMOVAL
Figure B
MAP Sensor
T-MAP Sensor

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Refer to Figure C for Steps 4-5
Step 4: Locate and disconnect the MAP sensor connector by pressing down on the locking tab and sliding
the connector out of the sensor.
Step 5: Locate the MAP sensor jumper harness on the aFe POWER harness. It is identified with a white
label. Plug the female connector of the aFe POWER harness into the MAP sensor, then take the male
connector of the aFe POWER harness and connect to the female connector of the engine harness.
Figure C
REMOVAL

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Refer to Figure D for Step 6
Step 6: Check with Figure D to make sure the connectors are correctly connected.
Make sure that the connections are fully engaged. Usually, connectors make a snapping
sound when fully engaged.
INSTALL
Figure D

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Refer to Figure E for Steps 7-8
Step 7: Locate and disconnect the T-MAP sensor connector by pressing down on the locking tab and sliding
the connector out of the sensor.
Step 8: Locate the T-MAP sensor jumper harness on the aFe POWER harness. It is labeled T-MAP. This is
the harness with four wires in each connector. Plug the female connector of the aFe POWER harness
into the T-MAP sensor, then the male connector of the aFe POWER harness into the female connector
of the engine harness.
INSTALL
Figure E

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Refer to Figure F for Step 9
Step 9: Check with the pictures to make sure the connectors are correctly connected.
Make sure that the connections are fully engaged. Usually, connectors make a snapping
sound when fully engaged.
INSTALL
Figure F

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Refer to Figure G for Steps 10-12
Step 10: Choose a secure and dry location to mount the Scorcher Blue module using the supplied Velcro.
For this installation, we chose to secure the Scorcher Blue module on top of the plastic cover near the
strut tower on the driver side.
Step 11: Connect the aFe POWER harness to the Scorcher Blue Module. Use the provided cable ties to
secure the harness away from heat and moving parts.
Step 12: Reinstall engine cover.
Note: The doors of the vehicle can now be opened to proceed with the installation of the LED switch
(Optional if using the Bluetooth app).
INSTALL
Figure H
INSTALL
Figure G

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Refer to Figure H for Steps 13-15 (Optional)
Step 13: Find the desired location for the LED switch.
Step 14: Carefully route the switch cable behind steering wheel cover.
Step 15: Mount the switch on an open, flat surface using the included double sided tape.
Note: Installation of the LED switch is optional if using the Bluetooth app.
INSTALL
Figure H