aFe Power Quantum 2500 User manual

Cold Air Intake System
Instruction Manual P/N: 53-10026D / 53-10026R______________________________
Make: Dodge/RAM Model: 2500/3500 Year: 2007.5-2009 Engine: L6-6.7L (td) Cummins

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• 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 951-493-7134.
• Ensure you have all necessary tools before proceeding.
• Do not attempt to work on your vehicle when the engine is hot.
• Retain factory parts for future use.
Label
Qty.
Description
Part Number
A1
1
Air Filter (Pro 5R)
23-91129
A2
1
Air Filter (Pro DRY S)
21-90098
B
1
Tube
05-5310015B1
C
1
Housing
05-5310032B2
D
2
Screw, Torx: M4 x .7 x 10mm
03-50490
E
1
Screw, Torx: M4 x .7 x 16mm
03-50489
F
1
Clamp, 080 (3-1/2" –5-1/2")
03-50011
G
2
Clamp, 072 (3" - 5")
03-50010
H
1
Coupling, Silicone Bellow
05-01457
I
1
Coupling, Silicone Elbow w/port
05-01464
J
1
Clamp, 064 (2-1/2"- 4-1/2 ")
03-50006
K
1
Clamp, Mini 012 (11/16" - 1-1/4")
03-50023
L
1
Hose, Silicone Breather: 3/4" ID, Black (6”L)
05-01475
Installation will require the following tools:
8mm nut drivers, T20 Torx driver, 10mm socket & ratchet, Phillips #3 and flat blade screwdrivers, pliers
Warranty Information available at https://afepower.com/contact#warranty
Emissions Disclaimer: This product is not currently CARB exempt and is not available for purchase in
California or for use on any vehicle registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

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A1/A2
B
E
C
F
G
H
J
I
D
K
L

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Refer to Figure A for Steps 1-2
Step 1: Disconnect the wiring harness retaining clip 1 ,the MAF sensor 2 and the TBAP sensor 3 .
Step 2: Using a 10mm socket and ratchet, remove the nut 4holding down the factory housing.
REMOVAL
Figure A
2
1
3
4

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Refer to Figure B for Steps 3-4
Step 3: Using a pair of pliers, remove the crankcase breather hose and clamp 5 (factory clamp will be re-
used).
Step 4: Using an 8mm nut driver, loosen the clamp 6 connecting the factory intake tube to the
turbocharger.
REMOVAL
Figure B
5
6

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Refer to Figure C for Step 5
Step 5: Carefully lift up on the housing to release the two mounting pins from the mounting grommets 7 .
Remove the entire intake from the vehicle.
Figure C
REMOVAL
7

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Refer to Figure D for Steps 6-7
Step 6: Slide the aFe filter into the aFe housing. Install the aFe filter using a #3 Phillips screwdriver. Tighten
all (x4) screws.
Step 7: Install the supplied bellows coupling 8 onto the air filter using the supplied #80 clamp 9 . Tighten
the clamp using an 8mm nut driver.
INSTALL
Figure D
9
8

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Refer to Figure E for Steps 8-9
Step 8: Install the aFe housing assembly into the vehicle. Firmly push the housing into the factory mounting
grommets.
Step 9: Reinstall the factory nut 10 removed in Step 2 to secure the aFe housing. Tighten the screw using a
10mm socket and ratchet.
INSTALL
Figure E
10

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Refer to Figure F for Steps 10-11
Step 10: Using a T20 Torx driver, remove the MAF sensor 11 and the TBAP sensor 12 from the factory
housing.
Step 11: Using a T20 Torx driver, transfer the sensors to the aFe intake tube using the supplied M4 screws.
INSTALL
Figure F
11
12
11
12

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Refer to Figure G for Steps 12-14
Step 12: Install the supplied silicone hose 13 onto the aluminum fitting on the supplied elbow coupling 14
and secure with the supplied mini clamp 15 using a flat blade screwdriver. Slide the factory clamp 16
on the other end of the silicone hose.
Step 13: Place a supplied #72 clamp 17 on the larger end of the elbow coupling.
Step 14: Install the aFe intake tube into the coupling aligning the parting line of the intake tube with the
aluminum fitting on the coupling. Tighten the clamp using an 8mm nut driver.
Figure G
13
14
15
16
INSTALL
17
Parting line on intake tube

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Refer to Figure H for Steps 15-17
Step 15: Place the other supplied #72 clamp 18 on the filter coupling 19 .
Step 16: Place the #64 clamp 20 on the elbow coupling and install the aFe intake tube assembly onto the
turbo first then slide it into the filter coupling. Align the intake tube assembly so its not too close to the
exhaust, then tighten the clamps.
Step 17: Connect the silicone hose 21 to the factory crankcase breather tube. Using pliers, secure it with
the factory clamp 22 removed on Step 3.
INSTALL
Figure H
18
19
20
21
22

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Refer to Figure I for Steps 18-19
Step 18: Reconnect the MAF sensor 23 and the TBAP sensor 24 plugs.
Step 19: Check all the components are tight and secure. Your installation is now complete. Thank you for
choosing aFe POWER!
NOTE: Check all screws, clamps, and connectors are secure after 100-200 miles.
INSTALL
Figure I
24
23
16

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