aFe POWER 53-10023D Cold Air Intake System Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- aFe POWER
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Quantum Cold Air Intake System
53-10023D Cold Air Intake System
Instruction Manual
P/N: 53-10023D / 53-10023R
Make: Ford.
Model: Transit 150/250/350/350HD
Year: 2016-2020 Engine: V6-3.5L (tt)
(W/Air Temp Sensor only)
- Please read the entire instruction manual before proceeding.
- Ensure all components listed are present.
- For technical support please call 951-493-7185.
- Ensure you have all necessary tools before proceeding.
- Do not attempt to work on your vehicle when the engine is hot.
- Retain factory parts for future use.
| Label | Qty | Description | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 1 | Air Filter (Pro 5R) | 23-91132 |
| A2 | 1 | Air Filter (Pro DRY S) | 21-90103 |
| B | 1 | Tube | 05-5310023B1 |
| C | 1 | Housing | 05-5310023B2 |
| D | 1 | Brass Fitting: 5/16 ID x 1/8 NPT | 03-50192 |
| E | 1 | Clamp, 080 (3-1/2″ – 5-1/2″) | 03-50011 |
| F | 1 | Clamp, 072 (3″ – 5″) | 03-50010 |
| G | 1 | Coupling, Silicone Bellow | 05-01457 |
| H | 1 | Coupling, Silicone Hump | 05-01264 |
| I | 2 | Clamp, 060 (3-5/16″ – 4-1/4″) | 03-50002 |
| J | 1 | Grommet, Rubber | 03-50167 |
| K | 1 | Fitting, Air Temp Sensor | 05-01454 |
Installation will require the following tools:
7mm & 8mm nut driver, T-25 driver, Phillips #2 & #3 screwdriver, ½” open
wrench, 10mm deep socket, 15mm socket & ratchet
Emissions Disclaimer: This product is not currently CARB exempt and is not
available for purchase in California or for use on any vehicle registered with
the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Refer to Figure A for Step 1
Step 1: Using a 10mm deep socket and ratchet, remove the 3 nuts located at the
firewall 1 behind the factory filter housing supporting the air inlet for the
HVAC.
Refer to Figure B for Steps 2-3
Step 2: Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screw clips 2 located at
the corner of the cowl panel, then remove the plastic corner piece 3 .
Step 3: Remove the screw clip 4 that you’ll see under the plastic corner
piece.
Refer to Figure C for Steps 4-6
Step 4: Using a 15mm socket and ratchet, remove the nut 5 on the passenger
side windshield wiper arm 6 and remove the wiper arm.
Step 5: Remove the screw clip located on the top right corner of the air
inlet.
Step 6: Pull up on the cowl panel to access the two torx screws 7 holding up
the air inlet, remove the two screws using a T-25 driver.
Refer to Figure D for Steps 7-9
Step 7: Disconnect the air temperature sensor connector 8 .
Step 8: Using a 7mm nut driver, loosen the clamps 9 at both ends of the intake
duct 10 .
Step 9: Disconnect the vacuum hose 11 from the intake duct and remove the
intake duct from the vehicle.
Refer to Figure E for Steps 10-13
Step 10: Detach the air scoop 12 from the front of the filter housing.
Step 11: Detach the wiring harness retainers from the filter housing 13 .
Step 12: Unclip the filter housing cover 14 . Remove the cover and the air
filter.
Step 13: Lift the housing off the mounting grommets and remove it.
Refer to Figure F for Steps 14-17
Step 14: Remove the air temperature sensor 15 from the filter housing cover by
rotating it quarter turn counter-clockwise and gently pulling outward.
Step 15: Install the provided rubber grommet 16 and sensor fitting 17 into the
aFe intake tube.
Step 16: Install the air temperature sensor into the aFe intake tube by
inserting it into the sensor fitting and rotating it quarter turn clockwise
until it locks into place.
Step 17: Using a ½” open wrench, install the supplied brass fitting 18 into
the aFe intake tube.
Refer to Figure G for Steps 18-19
Step 18: Install the aFe housing into the vehicle, make sure the mounting pins
from the aFe housing are fully seated into the mounting grommets.
Step 19: Feed the air scoop into the aFe housing front opening making sure it
secures into place.
Refer to Figure H for Step 20
Step 20: Slide the aFe filter into the aFe housing. Install the aFe filter
using a #3 Phillips screwdriver.
Tighten all (x4) screws.
Refer to Figure I for Steps 21-22
Step 21: Install the supplied bellows coupling 19 onto the round side of the
intake tube using the supplied #72 clamp 20 . Place the supplied #80 clamp 21
on the larger side of the bellows coupling.
Step 22: Install the supplied hump coupling 22 on the oval side of the intake
tube with both supplied #60 clamps 23 onto the coupling. Do not tighten the
clamps at this point.
Figure J
Refer to Figure J for Steps 23-26
Step 23: Install the aFe intake tube into the vehicle. Slide the hump coupling
onto the air inlet duct first and then install the bellows coupling to the
filter.
Step 24: Align the aFe intake tube correctly then using an 8mm driver tighten
all the clamps.
Step 25: Connect the vacuum hose 24 to the brass fitting.
Step 26: Reconnect the air temperature sensor 25 .
Figure K
Refer to Figure K for Steps 27-28
Step 27: Reverse steps 1-6 to put the cowl panel back on.
Step 28: Check all the components are tight and secure. Your installation is
now complete. Thank you for choosing aFe POWER!
NOTE: Check all screws, clamps, and connectors are secure after 100-200
miles.
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Warranty
General Terms:
- aFe warrants their products to be free from manufacturer’s defects due to workmanship and material.
- This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product and is non-transferrable.
- Proof of purchase of the aFe product is required for all warranty claims.
- Warranty is valid provided aFe instructions for installation and/or cleaning were properly followed.
- Proper maintenance with regular inspections of product is required to insure warranty coverage.
- Damage due to improper installation, abuse, unauthorized repair or alteration is not warranted.
- Incidental or consequential damages or cost, including installation and removal of part, incurred due to failure of aFe product is not covered under this warranty.
- All warranty is limited to the repair and/or replacement of the aFe part. To request Return Goods Authorization (“RGA”), email [email protected] or call (951)493-7100. Upon receipt of the RGA, you must return the product to the address provided in the RGA, freight prepaid and accompanied with a dated proof of purchase and the RGA. Upon receipt of the defective product and upon verification of proof of purchase, aFe will either repair or replace the defective product within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty days.
| Product Category | P/N Prefix | Warranty duration |
|---|---|---|
| Direct OE Replacement Filters | 10, 11, 30, 31, 71, 73 | Life of the vehicle |
| Racing Filters | 18 | 1 year |
| Universal | 20, 21, 23, 24, 72, TF | 2 years |
| Air Intake Systems | 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 75, TR, TA, TL, TM | 2 |
years
Exhaust Systems| 49| 2 years
Intercoolers & Intercooler Tubes| 46-2| 2 years
Intake Manifolds| 46-1| 2 years
Differential Cover| 46-7| Life of the vehicle
Exhaust Manifolds| 46| 2 years
Throttle Body Spacers| 46-3| 2 years
Turbochargers| 46-6| 2 years*
Fluid Filters| 44| 90 days
Pre-Filters| 28| 2 years
Heavy Duty OE Replacement| 70| 2 years
PowerSports OE Replacement| 81, 87| 2 years
PowerSports Intake Systems| 85| 2 years
P/N Prefix| 85| 2 years
No other warranty expressed or implied applies nor is any person or advanced
FLOW engineering authorized to assume any other warranty. Some States do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
State to State.
*See turbocharger warranty for more info
advanced FLOW engineering inc
252 Granite Street Corona, CA 92879
TECH: 951.493.7185
E-Mail: [email protected]