aFe POWER Sierra 2500 Momentum GT Cold Air Intake System Instruction Manual

September 19, 2024
aFe POWER

Sierra 2500 Momentum GT Cold Air Intake System

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Product Specifications:

  • Make: GMC, Chevrolet

  • Models: Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Silverado 2500, Silverado
    3500

  • Year: 2020-2023

  • Engine: V8-6.6L (td)

Product Usage Instructions:

Removal:

Refer to Figure A for Steps 1-5

  1. Park the vehicle on level ground and engage the parking
    brake.

  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  3. Release the safety clip and disconnect the electrical
    connection for the Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) on the air intake
    tube.

  4. Loosen the clamps securing the intake tube to the turbo inlet
    and intake air box, then remove the intake tube.

  5. Remove the nut securing the intake air box, lift upwards to
    release the air box from rubber grommets, and remove it from the
    vehicle.

Installation Tools Required:

Installation will require the following tools: 7mm, 8mm, 10mm
sockets, 7/16 socket, 3/16 allen wrench, 24 extension, ratchet,
pick, & thread sealant.

Installation:

Refer to Figure B for Steps 6-9

  1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the intake air
    temperature sensor on the cold side charge pipe.

  2. Disconnect the cold side charge pipe from the engine inlet and
    intercooler outlet.

  3. Remove the factory retaining clips from the cold side charge
    pipe.

Refer to Figure C for Steps 10-13

  1. Transfer the intake air temperature sensor to the aFe POWER
    cold side charge pipe.

  2. If not using aftermarket sensors, install the 1/8 NPT plug into
    the threaded fitting on the cold side charge pipe.

  3. Install the O-ring into the groove on the inside of the cold
    side charge pipe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

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.

Q: Where can I find warranty information?

A: Warranty Information is available at https://afepower.com/contact#warranty

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Instruction Manual P/N: 46-20449-B

Make: GMC

Model: Sierra 2500


Year: 20-23

Engine: V8-6.6L (td)

Make: GMC

Model: Sierra 3500

Year: 20-23

Engine: V8-6.6L (td)

Make: Chevrolet

Model: Silverado 2500

Year: 20-23

Engine: V8-6.6L (td)

Make: Chevrolet

Model: Silverado 3500

Year: 20-23

Engine: V8-6.6L (td)

· 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. UoM Description

A

1 Ea. Tube, Cold Side: 46-20449-B

B

1 Ea. Coupling, Silicone Elbow: (3.5″ x 3.45″) 14 Deg

C

2 Ea. Clamp, Spring Loaded T-Bolt: 3.75″- 4″ Dia

D

1 Ea. Adaptor; Inlet: 05-61140

E

1 Ea. O-Ring, 70mm ID x 5mm W

F

1 Ea. O-Ring, 80m ID x 5mm W

G

1 Ea. Plug, Hex Hd Socket: 1/8″ NPT (Zn Plt)

Part Number
05-61140B 05-61142 05-60024 05-61141 05-61151 05-61136 03-50029

Installation will require the following tools: 7mm, 8mm, 10mm sockets, 7/16 socket, 3/16″ allen wrench, 24″ extension, ratchet, pick, & 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.

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REMOVAL
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Figure A
Refer to Figure A for Steps 1- 5
Step 1: Park the vehicle on level ground and engage the parking brake. Step 2: Disconnect the negative battery cable. Step 3: 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 1. Step 4: Loosen the two clamps securing the intake tube to the turbo inlet and the intake air box, then
remove the intake tube from the vehicle 2. Step 5: 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 3.
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Figure B
Refer to Figure B for Steps 6-9
Step 6: 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 4.
Step 7: Expand the retaining clip securing the cold side charge pipe onto the engine inlet, then disconnect it from the engine 5.
Step 8: Expand the retaining clip securing the cold side charge pipe onto the intercooler outlet 6, then remove the cold side charge pipe from the vehicle.
Step 9: Remove the factory retaining clips from the cold side charge pipe 7. Do this by gently lifting the tabs up on each side and sliding the clips out of the slots, set aside for later use.
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INSTALL

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Figure C
Refer to Figure C for Steps 10-13
Step 10: 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 8.
Note: Be sure to use thread sealant on the plugs or sensors to prevent any leaking.
Step 11: If you are not using any aftermarket sensors, install the 1/8″ NPT plug 9 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.
Step 12: Install the 80mm ID x 5mm W O-ring into the groove on the inside of the aFe POWER cold side charge pipe 10.
Step 13: Install the upper factory retaining clip from Step 9 onto the aFe POWER cold side charge pipe 11.
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INSTALL
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Figure D
Refer to Figure D for Steps 14-17
Note: Be sure to lubricate the O-ring with grease to prevent tearing during installation.
Step 14: Install the 70mm ID x 5mm W O-ring into the groove on the inside of the aFe POWER quick connect adaptor 12.
Step 15: Install the lower factory retaining clip from Step 9 onto the aFe POWER quick connect adaptor 13 Step 16: Install the aFe POWER quick connect adaptor onto the intercooler outlet, and ensure the retaining
clip snaps into place all the way around 14. Step 17: Place one of the supplied 3.75″- 4″ spring-loaded T-Bolt clamps onto the adaptor from the previous
step.
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INSTALL
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18
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Figure E
Refer to Figure E for Steps 18-21
Step 18: 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 15, do not tighten the clamp yet.
Step 19: Install the aFe POWER cold side charge pipe into the vehicle by first connecting the charge pipe to the engine inlet 16, then sliding the coupling down to connect it to the quick connect adaptor 17 from Step 16. Do not tighten the clamps yet.
Step 20: 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 spring is completely collapsed.
Step 21: Reconnect the electrical connection for the intake air temperature sensor on the aFe POWER cold side charge pipe, then lock the safety clip 18.
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INSTALL
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Figure F
Refer to Figure F for Steps 22-26
Step 22: Install the intake air box into the vehicle, then secure it with the factory nut 19. Be sure the bottom mounting pegs go into the factory grommets.
Step 23: Install the air intake tube onto the vehicle, then secure with the factory clamps 20. Step 24: Reconnect the electrical connection for the MAF sensor, then lock the safety clip 21. Step 25: Reconnect the negative battery cables. Step 26: Install is now complete.
NOTE: Check all clamps, and connectors are secure after 100-200 miles
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