Ford M-9603-M50CJ Cold Air Intake Installation Guide

: June 13, 2024
: Ford

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
COLD AIR INTAKE KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
References
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Ford M-9603-M50CJ Cold Air Intake

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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COLD AIR INTAKE KIT

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Note: Installation shown on 2012/13 Boss 302. Cold air kit (M-9603-M50CJ) must be used when using intake
manifold (M-9424-M50CJ) and throttle body (M-9926-CJ 65 or equivalent oval throttle body).
STEP 1: Disconnect battery.
STEP 2: Unplug the mass airflow sensor by releasing the safety clip and unclipping the connector.

STEP 3 : Remove intake resonator tube by depressing the hose clamp. Remove the tube.

STEP 4 : Remove bolt holding resonator tube to the frame rail. Remove tube from the bulkhead by pulling gently.

STEP 4 : Remove bolt holding resonator tube to the frame rail. Remove tube from the bulkhead by pulling gently.

STEP 6 : Remove breather hose by depressing safety clip and sliding the tube off of the intake tube.

STEP 7 : Loosen both intake tube hose clamps at the throttle body and air-box assembly.

STEP 8: Gently slide the intake tube off of the throttle body then off of the air-box. Remove from car.

STEP 9: Remove the air-box retaining bolt. Remove air-box from car.

STEP 10 : Remove 2 screws from the mass airflow sensor and remove from the production intake tube.

STEP 11: Install the mass airflow sensor into the new intake tube, ensuring proper orientation. Install the 2 provided MAF screws and tighten.

STEP 12: Install the provided grommet into the provision on the intake tube. Install the aluminum fitting into the grommet. A small amount of white lithium grease on the aluminum fitting will aid in the installation of the fitting.

STEP 13: Install the urethane hump hose onto the intake tube with 1 medium hose clamp and tighten. Torque to 44.25 in-lb +/– 1.75 in-lb (5.0 Nm +/– 0.2 Nm).

STEP 14 : Install the filter adapter into the air-box using the 3 provided button head bolts and tighten.

STEP 15: Install the new air-box assembly by sliding it into the OEM air scoop. Reinstall the air-box retaining bolt removed in STEP 9. Note: Use the 2 rubber grommets from the underside of the removed airbox on the new air-box.

STEP 16: Install the provided weather strip around the perimeter of the newly installed air-box.\

STEP 17 : Install the intake tube onto the throttle body with 1 large hose clamp then over the air filter adapter with 1 medium hose clamp. Torque all clamps to 44.25 in-lb +/– 1.75 in-lb (5.0 Nm +/– 0.2 Nm).