RFI COLD AIR INTAKE INSTALLATION MANUAL Applications GM 6.0L Pickup and SUVs 2011-2015 RFI Part Number 53205 Not legal for sale or use in California on pollution-controlled vehicles.
RFI COLD AIR INTAKE RFI COLD AIR INTAKE Introduction This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions for the Bully Dog Rapid Flow Induction (RFI) Cold Air Intake for 2011-2012 6.0L GM pickups and SUVs. Installation requires a few basic tools and takes about 20 minutes. Table of Contents Parts...................................................................... 1-4 Installation............................................................. 5-15 Maintenance.....................................
RFI COLD AIR INTAKE RFI MAF Tube The air intake tube comes with a precisely manufactured mount for the stock MAF sensor. The mount has inset screw mounts that are designed to work with the black oxide screws provided by Bully Dog. The tube is also designed with a snap-fit feature that will secure it tightly to the RFI lid.
RFI COLD AIR INTAKE RFI COLD AIR INTAKE Installation 2. Remove the engine cover. Installation can be separated into three parts: Rmoving the Stock Intake, Preparing the RFI Intake and Installing the RFI Intake. The complete installation of the RFI Cold Air Intake system should take about 20 minutes. The assembly diagram shows how the parts of the intake fit together in sequence. a. Pop the cover off the front grommets by pulling up on the front of the cover. a.
RFI COLD AIR INTAKE 4. Loosen the band clamps at both ends of the intake tube. You do not need to completely disconnect the clamps, just loosen them enough to remove the tube. (Use a flat-head screwdriver.) RFI COLD AIR INTAKE 7. Remove the stock intake tube as a single piece and set it aside. 8. Remove the CCV tube. 5. Disconnect the crank case vent (CCV) tube. a. Locate the connection. (It is labeled in the photograph on page 5). b.
RFI COLD AIR INTAKE 10. Remove the mounting plate. a. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the four bolts that secure the plate to the vehicle frame. RFI COLD AIR INTAKE 3. Remove the MAP sensor from the corner of the stock intake box. (Use a Phillips screwdriver.) 4. Attach the MAF sensor to the RFI MAF tube. • Use the 3⁄8″ black oxide screws provided by Bully Dog and a Phillips screwdriver. • IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the screws, as this could damage the MAF sensor. Preparing the RFI Intake 1.
RFI COLD AIR INTAKE RFI COLD AIR INTAKE Installing the RFI Intake 6. Connect the silicone couplers to the Stage 2 RFI tube. • The hump coupler connects with the RFI MAF tube. • The straight coupler connects with the throttle body. • Put the band clamps on, but do not tighten them. 7. Slide the hose clamps onto the silicone hose, but do not tighten them. 1. Install the prepared RFI base/air filter/MAF tube assembly. a. Place the base in the space left after removing the stock filter box. b.
RFI COLD AIR INTAKE 3. Install the silicon hose (replace the CCV tube). a. Connect one end of the silicon hose to the CCV breather. (See step 8, page 8.) RFI COLD AIR INTAKE 6. Reconnect the MAF and MAP sensor plugs. b. Connect the other end of the hose to the Stage 2 RFI tube. c. Tighten the hose clamps. (Use a flat-head screwdriver.) 7. Replace the engine cover. • Ensure that all the mounting points are fitted into the rubber boots on the bottom of the engine cover. 4. Install the air filter a.
RFI COLD AIR INTAKE 9. Reconnect the battery. Start the vehicle, listen for leaks and check all connections. Go for a ride and enjoy. RFI COLD AIR INTAKE NOTES Be sure to check out the information about filter maintenance and the protective prefilter described in the next section (pages 17-18).
RFI COLD AIR INTAKE RFI COLD AIR INTAKE Filter Maintenance The intake system should be cleaned with the Bully Dog RFI Cleaning Kit at least once every three months; in dusty climates, the filter should be cleaned more often. Cleaning the intake is a two part process: cleaning and oiling the filter. (1) Cleaning the Filter 1. Remove the filter from the RFI enclosure. Clean the enclosure if necessary. Part# 229000 2.
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