aFe Power QUANTUM 53-10005D User manual

advanced FLOW engineering
Quantum Air Intake System
Instruction Manual P/N: 53-10005D / 53-10005R
Make: Chevrolet Model: Silverado HD Year: 2007.5-2010 Engine: V8-6.6L Duramax (LMM)
Make: GMC Model: Sierra HD Year: 2007.5-2010 Engine: V8-6.6L Duramax (LMM)
Note: Includes Denali Trim.

Label Qty. Description Part Number
A1 1 Air Filter (Pro DRY S) 21-90098
A2 1 Air Filter (Pro 5R) 23-91129
B 1 Tube 05-54004B1
C 1 Housing 05-54006B2
D 1 Filter, Elbow 05-54004B3
E 1 Coupling, Filter Adaptor 05-01476
F 2 Clamp, #072 03-50010
G 1 Seal Trim 7/16" (26") 05-00072
H 2 Screws, Torx M4 03-50491
I 1 Plug with tab 03-50766
J 1 Clamp, #088 03-50005
K 1 Coupling, Silicone Bellow 05-01456
L 1 Coupling, Silicone Hump 05-01201
M 2 Clamp, #080 03-50011
• 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.
Page 2
Installation will require the following tools:
8mm Nut driver, T20 torx bit or driver, Phillips #3 screwdriver.
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.
Warranty Information available at: https://afepower.com/contact#warranty

aFepower.com
A1/A2
Page 3
GC
I
B
D
JN
K
L
F
F
H
M
E

Refer to Figure A for Steps 1-4
Step 1: Disconnect the Mass Air Flow sensor. 1
Step 2: Using an 8mm nut driver, loosen the clamps 2 from the intake tube.
Step 3: Remove the factory intake tube. 3
Step 4: Remove the factory airbox 4 out of the vehicle. (Use an upward pull to release the retaining
plug).
REMOVAL
Page 4
1
2
3
4
2
Figure A

Refer to Figure B for Steps 5-6
Step 5: Slide the aFe lter into the aFe housing. Install the aFe lter using a #3 Phillips screwdriver. Tighten
all (x4) screws.
Step 6: Install the supplied lter coupling 5 onto the air lter.
aFepower.com
Page 5
REMOVAL
5
Figure B

Refer to Figure C for Steps 7-8
Step 7: Remove the retaining plug 6 from the bottom of the factory airbox and transfer it to the aFe
housing.
Step 8: Install the supplied trim seal 7 on the opening of the aFe housing.
Figure C
REMOVAL
Page 6
7
6
6

Refer to Figure D for Step 9
Step 9: On the mounting plate, move the front right monting grommet 8 to the hole on the left. Install
the aFe housing assembly into the vehicle. Firmly push it into the factory mounting grommets.
Figure D
aFepower.com
Page 7
REMOVAL
8

Refer to Figure E for Steps 10-11
Step 10: Remove the lter minder and grommet 9 from factory airbox. Install the grommet into the aFe
elbow tube and then push in the lter minder. If you choose not to use the lter minder, just
plug o the hole with the supplied plug with tab.
Step 11: Place the supplied #088 10 clamp onto the elbow tube slot with cuts section.
Page 8
Figure E
INSTALL
9
10
9

aFepower.com
Page 9
Refer to Figure F for Steps 12-13
Step 12: Install the aFe elbow tube assembly onto the lter coupling. Align elbow tube but do not tighten
the clamp.
Step 13: Place the supplied #080 11 clamp and bellows coupling 12 onto the aFe elbow tube.
FigureF
INSTALL
12
11

Refer to Figure G for Steps 14-15
Figure G
Page 10
INSTALL
16
15
Step 14: Slide the supplied hump coupling 13 and #072 clamp 14 over the turbo inlet.
Step 15: Place the other supplied #072 15 clamp over the hump coupling and #080 16 clamp over the
bellows couplings.
13
14