Installation Manual

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57-1511-2

1. Turn o the ignition and disconnect the negative

battery cable.

NOTE: Disconnecting the negative battery cable

erases pre-programmed electronic memories.

Write down all memory settings before

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:

NOTE: This kit was not designed

to t vehicles with a body lift.

DODGE

1994-2001 Ram

1994-01 Ram 1500

1994-02 Ram 2500

V8-5.2L

V8-5.9L

Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. Part #

A AIR FILTER ELEMENT 1 RC-4680

B INTAKE TUBE 1 087152

C HEAT SHIELD “A” 1 07472

D HEAT SHIELD “B” 1 07420

E LONG “L” BRACKET 1 070632

F BRACKET, TWIST 1 070840

G “Z” BRACKET 1 070652

H SADDLE 1 078855

I NUT EXTENSION 1 08241

J SPACER 1 07849

K 8MM HEX BOLT 1 07784

L 1/4-20 X 3/4”L HEX BOLT 3 08386

M 1/4-20 X 5/8”L HEX BOLT 4 08315

N 6MM-1.00 X 16MM ALLEN BOLT 1 07818

O 6MM-1.00 X 20MM F/H/A 1 08376

P SET SCREW 1 07800

Q 1/4”ID FLAT WASHER 15 08275

R 5/16”ID FLAT WASHER 2 08276

S 5/16”ID FENDER WASHER 1 08130

T 7/16”ID FENDER WASHER 1 08126

U RUBBER WASHER 2 21708

V CONICAL NYLON WASHER 1 08180

W WAVE WASHER 1 08174

X 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT 6 07517

Y 6MM NYLOCK NUT 1 07553

Z HOSE; 5/8" ID X 13" L 1 08602

AA 1/2” TO 5/8” HOSE MENDER 1 08726

AB 5/8” TO 5/8” HOSE MENDER 1 08048

AC GASKET 1 09989

AD ZIP TIE 2 21591

AE SIDE LOCATION TRIM SEAL 2” 1 102497

AF TOP LOCATION TRIM SEAL 32” 1 102493

AG HOSE CLAMP #8 3 08410

AH HOSE CLAMP #64 2 08648

AI STEP BUSHING RUBBER 1 21694

AJ THREAD LOCKER 1 482

AK 5/16”-18 X 1” SHEET METAL 1 07742

AL EVAP BRACKET 1 08028

AM EDGE TRIM 18” 1 102500

PARTS LIST:

TOOLS NEEDED:

at blade screwdriver

pair of side cutters

4mm allen wrench

5mm allen wrench

1/8” allen wrench

ratchet

socket extension

13mm socket

7/16” socket

10mm wrench

7/16” wrench

5/8” wrench

2. Loosen the hose clamp on the air cleaner at the

throttle body.

3. Disconnect the crankcase vent line from the air

cleaner.

4. Pull rmly upwards to remove the air cleaner

away from the throttle body.

5. Detach the air inlet duct from the inner fender

and remove the entire air cleaner assembly.

NOTE: Remove the OE gasket as it will not be

used.

NOTE: K&N Engineering, Inc., recommends that

customers do not discard factory air intake.

6. Mount the “Z” bracket to the existing hole in the

radiator core support.

NOTE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NOT USING THE PROVIDED HARDWARE

MAY DAMAGE THE INTAKE TUBE, THROTTLE BODY AND ENGINE.

If you need any assistance please call 1-800-858-3333 to speak with a representative

in our Customer Service Center before returning the product.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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57-1511-2 DODGE U 1994-2001 Ram V8-5.2L 1994-01 Ram 1500 V8-5.9L 1994-02 Ram 2500 V8-5.9L NOTE: This kit was not designed to fit vehicles with a body lift. TOOLS NEEDED: flat blade screwdriver pair of side cutters 4mm allen wrench 5mm allen wrench 1/8” allen wrench ratchet socket extension 13mm socket 7/16” socket 10mm wrench 7/16” wrench 5/8” wrench AJ AM PARTS LIST: Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty.
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Continued INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid from the EVAP assembly bracket located on the inner fender as shown. 8. Loosen and remove the three bolts that secure the EVAP assembly bracket to the inner fender as shown. 9. Loosen and remove the EVAP canister vent from the EVAP assembly bracket as shown. 13. Install the provided step bushing into the hole on the backside of the EVAP assembly bracket as shown. 14.
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Continued INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 28. Apply the new provided gasket on the throttle body as shown. 34. Cut the factory crankcase vent hose for best fit. 22. Install and secure heat shield “A” to the long “L” bracket. NOTE: Do not tighten completely at this time. 23. Secure heat shield “A” and “B” together. 24. Using one of the provided zip ties, secure the A/C line and heater hose together as shown.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued ROAD TESTING: 1. Start the engine with the transmission in neutral or park, and the parking brake engaged. Listen for air leaks or odd noises. For air leaks secure hoses and connections. For odd noises, find 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 fix as necessary. 40.