Airflow Vector Snorkel Kit S014 User manual

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4 Collins Rd, DROMANA VIC. 3936
AUSTRALIA
Ph: [phone]
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Instructions to fit the Snorkel Kit S014
for the Dodge Ram 2500 and Power Wagon (5.7L HEMI)
1.0 Introduction
Airflow Vector Pty Ltd thanks you for your purchase and the trust you put in our
products.
We strive to supply our customers with the highest quality equipment based on
the most efficient design and best styling. We are confident that you will enjoy
using our Snorkel system.
It should improve the power of your vehicle as well as reduce its fuel
consumption.
1.1 General instructions
Follow carefully the instructions listed on these pages and use the template
provided, do not over tighten bolts. Do not use silicone on any connections,
use mastic.
Ensure that safe work practices are followed when installing your Airflow
Snorkel. Protective ear and eye wear should be worn at all times when using
power tools.
1.2 Disclaimer
It is highly recommended that installation is undertaken by a qualified
mechanic or body shop. Airflow Vector will not be held responsible for any
damage incurred through incorrect fitment of the templates and workmanship.
It is the responsibility of the fitter to ensure that particular care is taken when
assembling the Snorkel kit to the vehicle as it may cause damage to the
windscreen and or electrical components. Safe work practices must be used at
all times when undergoing installation.
We guarantee Airflow Vector’s kits against manufacturing defects as long as
proof of purchase can be established.
All models produced by Airflow Snorkels are verified to suit right hand drive
vehicles according to Australian specifications. Variations in vehicle
specifications may occur in other markets.
If you're in doubt about the product suitability, please forward a photograph of
the engine bay, air filter housing and of the vehicle at frontal/side position to
[email protected]

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AUSTRALIA
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2.0 List of Components
S014 Kit content
Ref Designation
Qty Length Unit
SP151 Snorkel
Dodge Ram 1
SP063 Air Ram 3.5" 1
SK004 Bolt kit S014 1
SP135B Elbow 1
SP018 Hose clamp
3” / 4” 3
SP013 TPR Hose
3.5” 1 15 3/4 “
SP184 Air box
connector 1
SP132 Hose clamp
3.5” / 4.5” 1
SD014 Template 1
SD014E Booklet in
English 1
Fasteners included
Ref Designation Qty
SP183 A Pillar S014 1
SP026 Screw Plug Nylon 2
SP029 Screw Self Tap 10gx5/8
Z/P 9
SP023 Washer Spring 1/4 x 1/4
Z/P 1
SP025 Washer Panel 1/4 x 1.1/4
x 16g Z/P 5
SP024 G/Bolt ¼” x ½” Z/P 1
SP027 Flange Nut ¼” Z/P 5
SP022 Stud ¼” x 1” Z/P 5
SP170 Plastic bag 3”x 5” 1
Ensure that all parts listed are
included in the parcel before
starting any work.
The total expected time of installation is around 3 hours.

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2.1 List of tools and additional parts required
Masking tape, clear tape, black mastic, hammer, centre punch
Assorted screw drivers, sockets and spanners
4” hole saw
Assorted drill set, wet / dry sand paper, ½ round file, small square file,
Zinc rich primer
3.0 Detailed Instructions
3.1 Prior starting any work,
ensure that the configuration
of the air box is as shown. If it
is not, the fitting of this kit will
not be possible. Contact your
dealer for further assistance
3.2 Remove the splash panel
3.3 Disconnect and remove the
top of the air box 3.4 Remove the air box from the engine bay

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3.5 Remove the air intake and
discard it. 3.6 Locate the connector SP184 as shown
3.7 Drill six 5/32” holes in the
connector SP184 (2 on the
top, 2 on the bottom 1 on
each side)
3.8 Please wear gloves
3.9 Use only NON SILICONE
BASE back mastic
3.10 Smear some sealant on the
connector SP184
3.11 Using the screws SP029,
attach the SP184 to the air
box
3.12 This is the way it will look
once finished

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3.13 Read the template carefully
3.14 Cut the template out along
the fender line
3.15 Cut the antenna hole
3.16 Cut the internal tapping
areas to allow sticking the
template very close to the
body of the car
3.17 Start tapping the template
from the top left ensuring to
follow the fender line carefully
3.18 Continue tapping in
sequence ensuring that the
template follow the contours
of the fender
3.19 The template should be
secure as shown above 3.20 Centre punch all marked holes
3.21 Remove the template
3.22 Cover the areas to be drilled
with masking tape

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3.23 Pre-drill all holes at ¼” (5
snorkel mounting holes, 1 air
intake hole)
3.24 Drill the two top snorkel
mounting holes at ½” and
the three lower at 3/8”
3.25 Using the hole saw, drill at
LOW SPEED a 4” hole 3.26 File to suit snorkel tube and to remove any burr
3.27 Screw the 5 studs SP022 with
chemical locking compound;
at least 13/16” must protrude
3.28 Fit the “A” pillar bracket
SP183 with the washer
SP023 and bolt SP024 on
the top hole
Do not over tighten fixings to
avoid damage to the snorkel

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3.29 Peel off the rubber seal from
the A Pillar 3.30 Fit temporarily the snorkel SP151 to allow the marking
of the “A” pillar bracket
3.31 Using the bracket as a
template, drill through the
black strip ONLY at 4mm to
mark the metal underneath
3.32 Remove the black strip from
the “A” Pillar
3.33 Pre-drill two 5/32” holes
through the two thickness of
metal
3.34 Taking great care, drill the
two holes at 9/32” through
the two thickness of metal

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3.35 File the holes with a square
file to suit nylon plugs SP026 3.36 Paint ALL raw metal surfaces with Zinc rich
primer (5 snorkel fixing
holes, 1 air intake hole, 2 “A”
pillar holes)
3.37 Once the paint is dry, fit the 2
square plugs SP026 3.38 Refit the black strip
3.39 Please wear gloves
3.40 Use only NON SILICONE
BASE back mastic
3.41 Smear some sealant inside
the TPR hose SP013
3.42 Slide a hose clamp SP018
on the TPR hose
3.43 Connect the elbow SP135B
3.44 Tighten the hose clamp
SP018

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3.45 Smear some sealant inside
the elbow SP135B
3.46 Slide a hose clamp SP018 on
the elbow
3.47 While holding the elbow
SP135B under the guard,
connect the snorkel SP151
through the guard
3.48 Fit washers SP023 (x5) and
the nuts SP027 (x5) to secure
the snorkel to the guard
Do not over tighten fixings to
avoid damage to the snorkel
3.49 Secure the bracket to the “A”
pillar with the two self tap
screw SP029
3.50 Push hard on the snorkel
towards the windscreen to
ensure that the bracket
settles in the rubber seal
3.51 Re-fit the rubber seal onto
the A Pillar

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3.52 Slide the TRP hose through
the inner guard inside the
engine bay
3.53 Slide a hose clamp SP018 on
the TPR hose
3.54 Put back the modified air
box base assembly in the
engine bay
3.55 Connect the TRP hose to the
air box
3.56 Tighten the hose clamp
3.57 Refit the cover of the air box
and reconnect the outlet
tube and sensing cables
3.58 Refit the splash panel

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3.59 Slide the hose clamp SP018
on the snorkel SP168 3.60 Slide the air ram SP063 onto the snorkel
3.61 Ensure that the top of the
snorkel matches the top of
the slot cut in the Air Ram
3.62 Tighten the hose clamp 3.63 Drill the hose clamp next to
the worm drive
3.64 Secure the Air Ram with the
self tapping screw SP029
Note: The Air Ram is also
available in Fluro, green or
blue
Note: This Snorkel is fitted with a second “A” pillar location to be installed
if one intends to use the Collector Pre-Cleaner instead of the Air Ram. If
required, please contact us to obtain the Bolt Kit SK204
Important note: Do not turn the Air Ram away from the direction of
travel because it will lessen the positive pressure necessary for proper
operation. In extreme situation, at speed above 15mph (25km/h) a
vacuum may be generated causing irreversible engine damage

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4.0 Optional pre-cleaner (not included in this kit)
4.1 Remove the Air Ram SP063 4.2 Install Pre-cleaner filter sock
SP065B
4.3 Air sock should neatly fit into
the top of the snorkel body 4.4 Re-install the Air ram SP063
4.5 Tighten the hose clamp
SP019
4.6 Screw the self tapper SP029
through the hose clamp

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4.7 Polish with silicone cleaner
5.0 Improvement program
We strive to produce documentation and kits free of mistakes, however,
should you discover any error or omission, please let us know by quoting
the initials shown in the box overleaf.
Furthermore, if you think that a step of this procedure could be improved,
please send us at [email protected] your suggestions indicating
the procedure name, its release date, the step details and the photo if
necessary.
We appreciate your support.

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AUSTRALIA
Ph: [phone]
www.airflowvector.com
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This kit has been carefully packed by
Date Initials
Note: The content of this manual may be modified from time to time to
ensure that improvements brought to our kits are described accurately.
Before starting the installation, try to obtain the latest version of the
instruction manual from our web site www.airflowvector.com