K&N 57-1543 User manual
57-1543
TOOLS NEEDED:
NOTE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NOT USING THE PROVIDED HARDWARE
MAY DAMAGE THE INTAKE TUBE, THROTTLE BODY AND ENGINE.
PARTS LIST:
Description Qty. Part #
1. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative
battery cable.
NOTE: Disconnecting the negative battery
cable erases pre-programmed electronic
memories. Write down all memory settings be-
fore disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Some radios will require an anti-theft code to
be entered after the battery is reconnected. The
anti-theft code is typically supplied with your
owner’s manual. In the event your vehicles’
anti-theft code cannot be recovered, contact an
authorized dealership to obtain your vehicles
anti-theft code.
TO START:
2. Unlock the red locking tab on the air tempera-
ture sensor electrical connection, then depress the
locking lever and pull apart the temperature sensor
electrical connection
3. Loosen the hose clamp that secures the intake
tube to the throttle body and pull the intake tube off
the throttle body.
4. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose from the
valve cover port as shown.
5. Loosen and remove the airbox mounting bolt as
shown.
6. Lift the complete intake and air lter assembly to
remove it from the vehicle.
NOTE: K&N Engineering, Inc., recommends that
customers do not discard factory air intake.
7. Assembly the tube-mounting bracket and saddle
clamp as shown with the provided hardware.
8. Using the provided hardware, install the tube-
mounting bracket onto the engine at the threaded
hole in the cylinder head as shown.
9. Install the provided edge trim onto the heat
shield as shown.
NOTE: Some trimming of the edge trim may be
necessary.
A Hose Clamp #44 2 08560
B Hose; 3.0”ID X 1.75”L 1 08190
C Grommet 2 08064
D Intake Tube 1 087155
E Hose Clamp #48 1 08601
F Bolt; 6mm F/H/A 1 08376
G Saddle Bracket 1 078855
H Washer, conical, nylon, black 1 08180
I Washer; 1/4”ID X 5/8”OD, Flat 1 08275
J Nut; 6mm Nylock 1 07553
K Washer, 10mm Wave 1 08175
L Bolt; 10mm Hex 1 07702
M Bracket 1 010096
N Vent 1 08065
O Hose; 1/2”id X 7”L 1 08159
P Hose Clamp #56 2 08620
Q Hose; 3.5”ID X 2”L 1 08630
R Edge Trim #44 1 102486
S Heat Shield 1 074035
T Bolt; 6mm B/H/A 2 07730
U Fender Washer 2 08160
V Washer 1”x.300”x.100”, 2 21685
W Filter Adapter, #190 1 08806
X Hose Clamp #104 1 08697
Y Air Filter 1 RF-1048
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Ratchet
Extension
10mm Socket
17mm Socket
4mm Allen
DODGE / CHRYSLER
2009-10 Challenger SE
2006-10 Charger SE / Charger SXT
2005-10 300 Touring
2005-10 300 Limited
2005-08 Magnum SXT
V6-3.5L
10. Install the air lter adapter onto the heat shield
with the provided hardware as shown.
NOTE: Be sure to use the rubber gaskets pro-
vided.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Continued
11. Install the K&N® air filter onto the filter adapter
as shown.
12. Install the silicone hose (08630) onto the lter
adapter and secure with the provided hose clamp
as shown.
13. Remove the air temperature sensor from the
factory intake tube.
NOTE: The air temperature sensor is very frag-
ile, be careful when pulling the sensor out of
the intake tube.
14. Install the provided grommet into the small
throttle body end of the intake tube.
15. Install the air temperature sensor into the grom-
met installed in step #14.
16. Install 2nd supplied grommet into the lter end
of the K&N®intake tube as shown.
17. Install the provided elbow tting into the grom-
met installed instep #16 as shown.
18. Install the air lter assembly onto the K&N®
intake tube as shown.
NOTE: Do not completely tighten the hose
clamp at this time.
19. Install the silicone hose (08190) onto the
throttle body and secure with the provided hose
clamp as shown.
20. Install the K&N®intake assembly into the sili-
cone hose at the throttle body and onto the saddle
clamp as shown, then secure with the provided
hose clamps. Adjust the air lter assembly for best
clearance and tighten the hose clamp, which
secures it to the K&N®intake tube.
21. Install the provided silicone vent hose onto the
valve cover vent and onto the elbow into the K&N
intake tube as shown.
NOTE: It may be necessary to trim the vent
hose.
22. Reconnect the air temperature electrical con-
nection as shown.
25. It will be necessary for all K&N® high ow intake
systems to be checked periodically for realignment,
clearance and tightening of all connections. Failure
to follow the above instructions or proper mainte-
nance may void warranty.
24. The C.A.R.B. exemption sticker, (attached),
must be visible under the hood so that an emis-
sions inspector can see it when the vehicle is
required to be tested for emissions. California
requires testing every two years, other states may
vary.
23. Reconnect the vehicle’s negative battery cable.
Double check to make sure everything is tight and
properly positioned before starting the vehicle.
1. Start the engine with the transmission in neu-
tral or park. Listen for air leaks or odd noises. For
air leaks secure hoses and connections. For odd
noises, nd cause and repair before proceeding.
This kit will function identically to the factory system
except for being louder and much more responsive.
2. Test drive the vehicle. Listen for odd noises or
rattles and x as necessary.
3. If road test is ne, you can now enjoy the added
power and performance from your kit.
4. K&N Engineering, Inc., suggests checking the air
lter element periodically for excessive dirt build-
up. When the element becomes covered in dirt (or
once a year), service it according to the instructions
on the Recharger®service kit, part number 99-5050
or 99-5000.
ROAD TESTING:
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