AWE 2660-15046 S-FLO Air Intakes Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
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INSTALLATION GUIDE:
S-FLO OPEN CARBON INTAKE FOR RS3 AND TTRS
2660-15046 S-FLO Air Intakes
For up-to-date fitment information, please visit the product page on AWE-
Tuning.com.
THIS GUIDE IS INTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING PART NUMBERS:
2660-15046 AWE 4.5″ S-FLO Shortie Carbon Intake for Audi RS 3/TT RS
Welcome to the AWE family, and congratulations on your purchase of the AWE
S-Flo Shortie Carbon Intake for the Audi RS3 and TTRS.
Exquisite build quality and craftsmanship, coupled with industry leading
performance, distinguish this intake system from all others.
*For up to the minute fitment information, be sure to visit the AWE website. As always, AWE Performance Specialists are standing by for any questions, right here.
PARTS LIST
INSPECT ALL PARTS PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE; IF DAMAGED OR MISSING, PLEASE CONTACT THE PLACE OF PURCHASE IMMEDIATELY.
AWE 4.5″ S-FLO Shortie Carbon Intake
| Arrow | QTY | Description | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 2.5T carbon filter tube | 500031 |
| B | 1 | 4.5in cone filter | 400002 |
| C | 1 | Filter mounting plate | 120028 |
| D | 1 | AWE to OE turbo tube coupler | 300006 |
| 1 | 100-120 worm drive clamp | 5574K25 | |
| 1 | 110-130 worm drive clamp | 5574K26 | |
| 3 | Carbon tube bolts | 94500A231 | |
| 3 | Oversized flat washer | 91116A150 |
AWE DV Adapter Kit for 2019+ Models
| Letter | QTY | Description | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 2019+ 2.5T DV adaptor | 150006 |
| B | 1 | Oil-resistant soft bunan O-rings, 1/16 fractional width | 2418T121 |
| C | 1 | Oil-resistant soft bunan O-rings, 3/32 fractional width | 2418T145 |
| D | 2 | Worm-drive clamps, 5/16″ band width, 24-38mm clamp ID | 5388K24 |
| F | 1 | 1″ ID black high temp reinforced silicone heater hose – 8.75” |
HTHH-100-BLK
NOTE: Always refer to the manufacturer’s service manual for precise torque
specifications on all OEM fasteners.
CAUTION: The engine may be VERY HOT — allow adequate time for the system
to cool down before disassembly. Severe burns and injury will occur if skin
comes into contact with a hot engine.
STEP 1
Begin by removing the engine cover by carefully pulling it upward, as seen in
Figure 1-1 and 1-2. 
STEP 2
Remove the OEM inlet duct, by removing the 2 screws pointed out in Figure
2-1, then carefully push it towards the engine and remove it from the vehicle,
shown in Figure 2-2. 
STEP 3
Loosen the 2 hose clamps holding the OEM intake hose in place, shown in
Figure 3-1, then carefully remove the intake hose from the intake, shown in
Figure 3-2. 
STEP 4
Pre-2018 model only.
Remove the hose from the OEM intake, pointed out in Figure 4-1. To remove,
squeeze the clamp tabs together and wiggle the hose off, shown in Figure 4-2.
STEP 5
2019+ model only.
Remove the 2 bolts on the engine side of the OEM diverter valve hose, shown in
Figure 5-1. This will allow the diverter valve hose to be removed with the OEM
intake, shown in Figure 5-2.
Note: These 2 bolts will be reused in the install of your AWE diverter
valve. 
STEP 6
Remove the OEM air intake box, shown in Figure 6-1, by first detaching the
sensor at the front of the air box, then pulling it upwards detaching it from
the OEM rubber mounting grommets below the air box, shown in Figure 6-2.
Note: These 3 rubber grommets, these will be reused with the AWE intake
system. 
STEP 7
2019+ model only.
Gather the AWE diverter valve adapter and the 2 O-rings provided, and install
these onto the diverter valve, as shown in Figure 7-1 and 7-2. 
STEP 8
2019+ model only.
With the O-rings installed onto the adapter, install it into the OEM location,
and reinstall the 2 OEM bolts removed earlier, shown in Figure 8. 
STEP 9
Gather the AWE mounting bracket and push in the 3 OEM rubber mounting
grommets, as shown in Figure 9. 
STEP 10
Secure the AWE carbon intake tube onto the AWE mounting bracket, with the 3
supplied screws and oversized washers, as shown in Figure 10.
Careful to not over tighten bolts, carbon could crack. 
STEP 11
Install the AWE air filter onto the AWE intake tube and tighten the hose
clamp, as shown in Figure 11. 
STEP 12
Install the AWE carbon fiber intake filter section into the vehicle, by
pushing the OEM rubber mounting grommets into place and aligning the silicone
flex tube, as shown in Figure 12-1 and 12-2.
STEP 13
Align the silicone flex hose and tighten the 2 hose clamps, as shown in Figure 13. STEP 14
For Pre-2018, reinstall the hose and clamp removed earlier, as shown in Figure 14-1.
For 2019+, install the provided hose and hose clamps, shown in Figure 14-2.
STEP 15
Clip the OEM sensor onto the AWE mounting plate shown in Figure 15.
STEP 16
Reinstall the OEM inlet duct, with the hardware removed earlier, as shown in Figure 16.
STEP 17
Reinstall the OEM engine cover by pressing it back into place, as shown in Figure 17.
TROUBLESHO
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Wrong or missing parts | Double check the parts list for your system and |
compare them with what you received. Fill out our contact form, found below
and let us know what parts you need.
Check engine light| Make sure all hoses are reinstalled and are all secure.
CARE
This is a re-usable air filter that can be cleaned when dirty and put back
into service.
Please inspect the air filter element every 25,000 miles for integrity. Clean
every 50,000 miles under normal operating conditions, sooner in dusty
conditions. Contact AWE to purchase a filter maintenance kit.
Any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us:
AWE
215-658-1670
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WARRANTY
Up-to-date warranty information is found HERE.
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