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69-4527

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:

™

CADILLAC

2012 CTS

V6-3.0L / 3.5L

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 #48 2 08601

B Hose; 3" ID X 2"L Molded 1 08434

C Intake Tube 1 27342TS

D Vent; STRT, 3/8" Hose, 1/4"NPT 1 08047

E Hose; 3/8" ID X 24"L, Silicone 1 08493

F Vent; STRT 3/8" Hose- 38/" Hose 1 08041

G Bolt; M4-0.07 8MM, A/H Cap, SS 2 07733

H Hose Clamp #52 1 08610

I Hose; 3-1/2" To 3-1/4" ID X 2-1/2” 1 08051

J Hose Clamp #56 1 08620

K Bolt; M6 X 1.00" 12MM 7 07794

L Washer; M6 Split Lock Zinc 7 1-3025

M Washer; 6MM Flat, SS 7 08269

N Bracket; "L", TB/PC 1 07805

O Edge Trim (48") 1 102485

P Heat Shield 1 073141

Q Heat Shield #2 1 073143

R Threaded Boss; 5/8" OD X 3/4"L 1 081004

S Washer; 1" X .300 X .100 Rubber 1 21685

T Adapter; Universal, 6" Filter 3.5" 1 21512-1

U Hose Clamp #104 1 08697

V Filter Charger 1 RC-2960XD

PARTS LIST:

at blade screw driver

ratchet

extension

10mm

T15 torx

4mm allen key

3mm allen key

10mm wrench

2. Remove the oil ll cap and then lift off the engine

cover. Reinstall the oil cap after the engine cover

has been removed.

3. Lift up the strut tower cover to unhook it from the

holding pins and then remove the cover.

4. Disconnect the crank case vent tube coupler

from the rear of the driver’s side valve cover.

5. Loosen the hose clamps securing the intake

tube to the throttle body and air lter housing, then

remove the intake tube and crank case vent from

the vehicle.

6. Disconnect the mass air sensor electrical

connection.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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™ 69-4527 CADILLAC 2012 CTS V6-3.0L / 3.5L F A E B R A ML K K S LM G D O C TOOLS NEEDED: H flat blade screw driver ratchet extension 10mm T15 torx 4mm allen key 3mm allen key 10mm wrench K L M I J K L M N T P PARTS LIST: Description Q MLK Qty. Part # Description U Qty. Part # Description V Qty.
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Continued INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Remove the bolt securing the factory air box to the inner fender. NOTE: This bolt will be reused in a latter step. 8. Pull up the coolant hoses from the air box and then remove the air box from the vehicle. NOTE: K&N Engineering, Inc., recommends that customers do not discard factory air intake. 9. Assemble the two heat shield half’s using the provided hardware. 12. Install the provided “L” bracket (07805) onto the heat shield as shown using the provided hardware.
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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. 23. Remove the crank case vent tube coupler from the vent tube as shown. 2. Test drive the vehicle.