aFe Power advanced FLOW engineering User manual

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advanced FLOW engineering
Instruction Manual P/N: 77-46310
Make: BMW Model: M3/M4 (F80) Year: 2015-2018 Engine: L6-3.0L (tt) S55
Make: BMW Model: M4 (F82/F83) Year: 2015-2020 Engine: L6-3.0L (tt) S55
Make: BMW Model: M2 Competition (F87) Year: 2019-2020 Engine: L6-3.0L (tt) S55
Note: Includes M3 CS, M4 CS & GTS Models.

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Label Qty. Description Part Number
A 1 Module R77-46310
B 1 LED Switch 05-70029
C 2 Velcro (2 Inches) 05-01244
D 4 Cable Ties 05-60167
Note: Legal in California for use on race vehicles only. The use of this device on vehicles used on public
streets or highways is strictly prohibited in California and others states that have adopted California
emission regulations.
• 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.
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Refer to Figure A for Step 1.
Step 1: Before installing your aFe module, you will have to place your vehicles 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.
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Figure A

Refer to Figure B for Steps 2-5.
Step 2: Locate the TMAP 1 and MAP sensors 2 . The TMAP sensor is located driver side on charge
pipe, the MAP sensor is located on top of the intake manifold, behind the charge-air cooler and
under the expansion tank.
Step 3: Remove the push clip on the driver side windshield cover. 3
Step 4: Unlock the three 10mm nuts retaining the windshield cover and remove. 4
Step 5: Remove the two T27 screws off the top expansion tank and pop off grommet.
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Figure B

Refer to Figure C for Steps 6-7.
Step 6: Pass the aFe module harness through frame brace.
Step 7: Pop off the trim seal of the frame brace to allow more space.
Figure C
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Step 8: Disconnect the MAP sensor, by pressing down on the locking tab and sliding the connector out
of the sensor.
Step 9: Locate the MAP sensor jumper harness on the aFe module. This is the longer harness with 4
wires in the connectors. Plug the female connector of the module into the MAP sensor, then the
male connector of the module into the female connector of the engine harness.
Note: Make sure connections are fully engaged. Usually, connectors make a snapping
sound when fully engaged.
Refer to Figures D for Steps 8-9.
Figure D
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Refer to Figure E for Steps 10-11.
Step 10: Locate and disconnect the TMAP sensor, by pressing down on the locking tab and sliding the
connector out of the sensor.
Step 11: Locate the TMAP sensor jumper harness on the aFe module. This is the shorter harness
with 3 wires in the connectors. Plug the female connector of the module into the
TMAP sensor, then plug the male connector of the module into to the female connector of the
engine harness.
Figure E
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Refer to Figure F for Steps 12-13.
Step 12: Carefully route the switch cable behind steering wheel cover.
Step 13: Mount the Switch on an open, flat surface
Figure F
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Refer to Figure G for Steps 14-16.
Step 14: Remove the two 10mm nuts holding the foot trim panel.
Step 15: Route the switch cable through firewall and into the engine bay. Follow the main harness
through the grommet into the firewall. Plug the end of the cable to the module.
Step 16: Re-install foot trim panel.
Figure G
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