How to Install an AIRAID Classic Performance Air Intake on your 1997-2004 2.5L Jeep Wrangler TJ

1997-2002 Jeep TJ 2.5L &
1997-2004 Jeep TJ 4.0L (Does Not Fit 2.4L)

Thank you for purchasing the Airaid Intake System. Please read the instruction manual carefully before proceeding with the installation. Contact Airaid @ (800) 498-6951 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST Weekdays for questions regarding fit or instructions that are not clear to you. Your Airaid Intake System was carefully inspected and packaged. Check that no parts are missing, or were damaged during shipping. If any parts are missing, contact Airaid. The air filter element is protected from direct exposure to water and debris; care should be taken not to drive through deep water. WATER INGESTION IS THE DRIVERS RESPONSIBILTY! The air filter is reusable and should be cleaned using the Airaid Filter Tune-Up Kit periodically.
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a) Loosen intake tube hose clamp at the air box lid. Separate from lid. FIG #1

b) Unclip the air box lid. Remove and set aside the lid and filter.

c) From underneath the fender, use a 10mm ratchet to remove the 3 (three) nuts that secure the air box base.

*Note: Unscrew the nuts from underneath and use an 8mm wrench to keep the top bolts from turning. FIG #2

a) Bolt the two brackets to the Airaid tube using the shorter 1/4-20x1/2” bolts and washers. See FIG #3 Do not tighten yet.

b) The longer bracket attaches to the front mount point

a) Position tube in place of air box. See FIG #4

b) Locate and adjust Airaid brackets over the original air box mounting holes. Insert a 1/4-20x5/8” bolt and flat washer. Into each mounting bracket.

c) On the opposite side, secure to the fender with a flat washer and nut. 

a) Locate and test fit the mounting points. Remove the existing plastic fastener for the inside mount. See FIG #5 - Then fasten the shield with 1/4-20x5/8 bolts and washers.

b) Tie Wrap is optional. Press into hole on the top rear of splash shield. Fasten to radiator strut rod.

a) Check for any foreign objects in the airflow path.

b) Reconnect battery cable. Double-check your work.

c) After one week of driving, check hardware and filter for tightness.

Included with your Airaid Intake System is a sticker with a California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) Executive Order (EO) number. This sticker must be placed in plain view inside of the engine compartment. Failure to do so may prevent you from passing a smog inspection.  

P/N 790-550 

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2688 E Rose Garden Ln.
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