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69-3531TS

TOOLS NEEDED:

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:

PARTS LIST:

Description Qty. Part #

FORD

2013-15 Explorer Sport

2011-15 Taurus SHO

V6-3.5L Ecoboost

A Hose Clamp #52 4 08610

B Hose; 3-1/2” ID X 2-1/2”L Hump Reinforced 1 08699

C Intake Tube 1 27495-1

D Hose; 3-1/2” ID X 2”L Reinforced 1 08698

E Bolt; M6 X 1.00 X 16MM, Buttonhead, SS 6 07730

F Washer, M6 Split Lock Zinc 6 1-3025

G Washer; 6MM Flat, SS 6 08269

H Heat Shield Scoop 1 074083

I Heat Shield 1 074082

J Edge Trim (23”) 1 102495

K Bolt; 8MM-1.25 X 16MM, Hexhead 2 07844

L Washer; 8MM Spring (Wave) 2 08239

M Washer; 8MM, Flat, SS 2 08272

N Stando; 6.0 Ford Airbox 2 06532

O Adapter; Universal, 6” Filter 3.5” Coupler 1 21512-1

P Hose Clamp #104 1 08697

Q Air Filter 1 RF-1048

R Grommet 1 08064

Flat Blade Screwdriver

Ratchet

Extension

8mm Socket

4mm Allen Wrench

13mm Wrench

7/8” Wrench

2. Loosen the hose clamp shown that secures the

factory intake tube.

3. Disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor

electrical connection and unhook the wiring

harness from the upper airbox.

4. Release the two upper airbox retaining clips.

5. Remove the upper airbox/intake tube assembly

from the vehicle.

6. Remove the two bolts shown that secure the

fresh air duct.

7. Lift up the airbox and remove it from the

vehicle.

NOTE: K&N Engineering, Inc., recommends

that customers do not discard factory air

intake.

8. Install the provided edge trim onto the heat

shield as shown.

NOTE: Some trimming of the edge trim will be

necessary.

9. Install the lter adapter into the heat shield as

shown and secure with the provided hardware.

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 (2 pages)

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® 69-3531TS C FORD R A 2013-15 Explorer Sport 2011-15 Taurus SHO V6-3.5L Ecoboost G A J Flat Blade Screwdriver Ratchet Extension 8mm Socket 4mm Allen Wrench 13mm Wrench 7/8” Wrench A F F TOOLS NEEDED: B E O H M L K G F G P Q E E D A G F I N PARTS LIST: Description A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Hose Clamp #52 Hose; 3-1/2” ID X 2-1/2”L Hump Reinforced Intake Tube Hose; 3-1/2” ID X 2”L Reinforced Bolt; M6 X 1.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 10. Install the provided silicone hose (08698) onto the filter adapter and secure with the provided hose clamp. 15. Install the provided silicone hump hose (08699) onto the factory inlet tube as shown and secure with the provided hose clamp. 11. Install the two provided mounting studs onto the heat shield and secure with the provided hardware. 16.