aFe POWER BladeRunner Charge Pipe Combo Kit Instruction Manual

aFe POWER BladeRunner Charge Pipe Combo Kit

Product Specifications

• Make: GMC, Chevrolet
• Model: Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500
• Year: 2024+
• Engine: V8-6.6L (td)

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Tools Required

• 7mm socket
• 7/16 socket
• 3/16 allen wrench
• 15mm wrench
• 24 extension
• Ratchet
• Pick
• Grease
• Thread sealant

Installation steps

REMOVAL – Steps 1-6

1. Park the vehicle on level ground and engage the parking brake.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cables.
3. Loosen the clamp securing the turbo outlet coupling to the turbo and disconnect the coupling.
4. Remove the screws securing the front driver-side inner fender liner and remove it from the vehicle.
5. Loosen the clamp securing the factory hot side charge pipe hose to the intercooler inlet and disconnect the hose from the intercooler.
6. Remove the hot side charge pipe from the top of the vehicle.
   • REMOVAL – Steps 7-12
7. Release the safety clip and disconnect the electrical connection for the Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) on the air intake tube.
8. Loosen the clamps securing the intake tube to the turbo inlet and the intake air box, then remove the intake tube from the vehicle.
9. Remove the nut securing the intake air box to the vehicle, then lift upwards to release the air box from the rubber grommets and remove it from the vehicle.
   • REMOVAL – Steps 10-13
10. Release the safety clip and disconnect the electrical connection for the intake air temperature sensor on the cold side charge pipe.
11. Expand the retaining clip securing the cold side charge pipe onto the engine inlet, then disconnect it from the engine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this product CARB-exempt?

A: 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.

• Professional installation is recommended for this aFe POWER product.
•  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 the necessary tools before proceeding.
• Do not attempt to work on your vehicle when the engine is hot.
• Retain factory parts for future use.

Part Description

Installation will require the following tools:

• 7mm socket, 7/16 socket, 3/16” allen wrench, 15mm wrench, 24” extension, ratchet, pick, grease, & thread sealant
• Warranty Information available at https://afepower.com/contact#warranty
• 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.

REMOVAL

Refer to Figure A for Steps 1-6

1. Step 1: Park the vehicle on level ground and engage the parking brake.
2. Step 2: Disconnect the negative battery cables.
   • It may be necessary to use a pick to break the connection between the charge pipe couplings and the vehicle to disconnect the couplings.
3. Step 3: Loosen the clamp securing the turbo outlet coupling to the turbo 1 and disconnect the coupling from the turbo.
4. Step 4: Remove the screws securing the front driver-side inner fender liner and remove it from the vehicle
5. Step 5: Loosen the clamp securing the factory hot side charge pipe hose to the intercooler inlet 2 and disconnect the hose from the intercooler.
6. Step 6: Remove the hot side charge pipe from the top of the vehicle.
   • Refer to Figure B for Steps 7-12
7. Step 7: Release the safety clip, by sliding it back, then disconnect the electrical connection for the Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) on the air intake tube 3.
8. Step 8: Loosen the two clamps securing the intake tube to the turbo inlet and the intake air box, then remove the intake tube from vehicle 4.
9. Step 9: Remove the nut securing the intake air box to the vehicle, then lift upwards to release the air box from the rubber grommets and remove it from vehicle 5.
   • Refer to Figure C for Steps 10-13
10. Step 10: Release the safety clip, by sliding it back, then disconnect the electrical connection for the intake air temperature sensor on the cold side charge pipe 6.
11. Step 11: Expand the retaining clip securing the cold side charge pipe onto the engine inlet, then disconnect it from the engine 7.
12. Step 12: Expand the retaining clip securing the cold side charge pipe onto the intercooler outlet 8, then remove the cold side charge pipe from the vehicle.
13. Step 13: Remove the factory retaining clips from the cold side charge pipe 9. Do this by gently lifting the tabs on each side and sliding the clips out of the slots, set aside for later use.
    • INSTALL
    • Refer to Figure D for Steps 14-15
14. Step 14: If you are not using any aftermarket sensors, install the 1/8” NPT plug 10 into the threaded fitting on the upper aFe hot side charge pipe.
15. Step 15: Install the aFe silicone hump coupling, 2-3/4″ID x 4” L, and one of the supplied 3″-3.25” spring-loaded T-Bolt clamps onto the reduced end of the upper aFe hot side charge pipe 11, do not tighten the clamp yet.
    • Refer to Figure E for Steps 16-18
    • Note: Be sure to thoroughly clean all oil residue off of the connections before installing any of the aFe couplings onto the vehicle.
16. Step 16: Install the supplied aFe silicone hump coupling, 3″ID x 4” L, and two of the supplied 3.25″-3.50” spring-loaded T-Bolt clamps onto the inlet of the intercooler on the driver side of the vehicle 12 through the wheel well, do not tighten the clamps yet.
17. Step 17: Install the aFe POWER lower hot side charge pipe into vehicle 13 through the wheel well and connect it to the coupling from the previous step, do not tighten the clamp yet.
18. Step 18: Install the supplied aFe silicone elbow coupling, 3″ID x 80 Deg x 30 Deg, and two more of the supplied 3.25″-3.50” spring-loaded T-Bolt clamps onto the opposing end of the lower charge pipe 14 from the previous step, do not tighten the clamps yet.
    • Refer to Figure F for Steps 19-21
    • Note: Be sure to thoroughly clean all oil residue off of the connections before installing any of the aFe couplings onto the vehicle.
19. Step 19: Install the aFe POWER upper hot side charge pipe with the coupling from Step 15 into the vehicle with one 3″-3.25” spring-loaded T-Bolt clamp 15, connecting it to the coupling from the previous step and the turbo outlet.
20. Step 20: Ensure the aFe POWER hot side charge pipes are not touching anything and tighten all of the clamps. Torque all spring-loaded T-Bolt clamps to 10 Ft-lbs or until the spring is completely collapsed.
21. Step 21: Reinstall the driver-side fender liner.
    • Refer to Figure G for Steps 22-25
22. Step 22: Transfer the intake air temperature sensor from the factory cold side charge pipe into the fitting closest to the aFe POWER logo on the cold side charge pipe 16.
    • Note: Be sure to use thread sealant on the plugs or sensors to prevent any leaking.
23. Step 23: If you are not using any aftermarket sensors, install the 1/8” NPT plug 17 into the threaded fitting on the aFe POWER cold side charge pipe.
    • Note: Be sure to lubricate the O-ring with grease to prevent tearing during installation.
24. Step 24: Install the 80mm ID x 5mm W O-ring into the groove on the inside of the aFe POWER cold side charge pipe 18.
25. Step 25: Install the upper factory retaining clip from Step 13 onto the aFe POWER cold side charge pipe 19
    • Refer to Figure H for Steps 26-28
    • Note: Be sure to lubricate the O-ring with grease to prevent tearing during installation.
26. Step 26: Install the 70mm ID x 5mm W O-ring into the groove on the inside of the aFe POWER quick connect adaptor 20.
27. Step 27: Install the lower factory retaining clip from Step 13 onto the aFe POWER quick connect adaptor 21
28. Step 28: Install the aFe POWER quick connect adaptor onto the intercooler outlet, and ensure the retaining clip snaps into place all the way around 22.
29. Step 29: Place one of the supplied 3.75”- 4″ spring-loaded T-Bolt clamps onto the adaptor from the previous step.
    • Refer to Figure I for Steps 29-33
30. Step 30: Install the supplied aFe silicone elbow coupling, 3.50″ x 3.45” ID x 14 Deg, and one 3.75”- 4″ spring-loaded T-Bolt clamp onto the aFe POWER cold side charge pipe 23, do not tighten the clamp yet.
31. Step 31: Install the aFe POWER cold side charge pipe into the vehicle by first connecting the charge pipe to the engine inlet 24, then sliding the coupling down to connect it to the quick connect adaptor 25 from Step 28. Do not tighten the clamps yet.
32. Step 32: Adjust and ensure the aFe POWER cold side charge pipe is not touching anything, then tighten the clamps. Torque all spring-loaded T-Bolt clamps to 10 Ft-lbs or until the spring is completely collapsed.
33. Step 33: Reconnect the electrical connection for the intake air temperature sensor on the aFe POWER cold side charge pipe, then lock the safety clip 26.
    • Refer to Figure J for Steps 34-38
34. Step 34: Install the intake air box into the vehicle, then secure it with the factory nut 27. Be sure the bottom mounting pegs go into the factory grommets.
35. Step 35: Install the air intake tube onto the vehicle, then secure it with the factory clamps 28.
36. Step 36: Reconnect the electrical connection for the MAF sensor, then lock the safety clip 29.
37. Step 37: Reconnect the negative battery cables.
38. Step 38: Install is now complete.

• NOTE: Check all clamps, and connectors are secure after 100-200 miles advanced FLOW engineering, inc.
• Corona, CA 92879 https://afepower.com/contact

Documents / Resources

| aFe POWER BladeRunner Charge Pipe Combo Kit [pdf] Instruction Manual
46-20704-B, 46-20444-B, 46-20709, BladeRunner Charge Pipe Combo Kit, BladeRunner, BladeRunner Pipe Combo Kit, Charge Pipe Combo Kit, Pipe Combo Kit, Pipe Kit, Combo Kit
---|---

References

• Sales, Tech, & Warranty Inquiries | aFe POWER
• Sales, Tech, & Warranty Inquiries | aFe POWER

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>