Installation Manual

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69-3520

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 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:

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FORD / LINCOLN

2003-05 Thunderbird

2003-06 LS

V8-3.9L

TOOLS NEEDED:

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

MAY DAMAGE THE INTAKE TUBE, THROTTLE BODY AND ENGINE.

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

A HOSE CLAMP #60 2 08628

B HOSE; 3-1/2”ID X 2”L, 1 08698

C INTAKE TUBE 1 27321

D NUT; 6MM NYLOCK, SS 4 07512

E WASHER; 6MM WAVE 8 08277

F HEAT SHIELD 1 07489

G BRACKET, TWISTED “L” 1 010084

H BOLT; 6MM X 16, SS 3 07812

I SPACER; ALUMINUM 1 06555

J AIR FILTER 1 RU-5122

K EDGE TRIM, 50” L 1 102481

L HOSE CLAMP #60 1 08624

M BRACKET; TWISTED “C” 1 010083

N WRENCH T20 TORX 1 69801

O SCREW; M4 2 07726

P BOLT; 6mm X 20, SS 1 07795

PARTS LIST:

Flat blade screw

driver

Ratchet

Extension

8mm Socket

10mm Socket

11mm Socket

2.5mm Allen

10mm Wrench

NOTE: CARB #D-269-32 applies

to 2003-04 Thunderbird ONLY

2. Remove the two plastic screws shown securing

the engine cover.

3. Pull up on the rear of the engine cover to

dislodge from the retaining mounts, and then

remove the engine cover from the engine.

4. Pull back the red locking tab on the mass air

sensor electrical connection, and then disconnect

the mass air sensor electrical connection.

5. Disconnect the hoses from the stock intake tube

as shown.

6. Loosen the hose clamps at the throttle body and

the factory air box, and then remove the intake

tube retaining nut shown.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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™ 69-3520 FORD / LINCOLN 2003-05 Thunderbird 2003-06 LS V8-3.9L O NOTE: CARB #D-269-32 applies to 2003-04 Thunderbird ONLY TOOLS NEEDED: P Flat blade screw driver Ratchet Extension 8mm Socket 10mm Socket 11mm Socket 2.5mm Allen 10mm Wrench PARTS LIST: Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty.
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Continued INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Remove the stock intake tube assembly from the vehicle. 8. Remove the air box retaining bolt shown. 9. Pull up firmly on the air box to dislodge it from the retaining pin, and then remove the air box from the vehicle. NOTE: K&N Engineering, Inc., recommends that customers do not discard factory air intake. 12. Install the heat shield into the vehicle and secure the bracket to the factory air box mount with the factory bolt removed in step #8. 13.
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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. 22.