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d. Mount the filter minder support bracket onto the 

brass inserts on the side of the air box using 2 of 

the M6 buttonhead bolts (1-112) and 2 of the split 

washers (1-3025). Fully tighten the bolts with a 

4mm allen wrench.

e. Mount the AEM

®

 Filter Minder Gauge (35-80311) 

into the grommet of the support bracket and orient 

as shown. Use glass cleaner or a silicone lubricant 

to ease installation into the grommet. If necessary, 

reset the gauge needle so it points to the green 

section of the indicator. 

3.  Installation of AEM

®

 Intake System

 

a. When installing the intake system, do not completely tighten the hose clamps or mounting hardware until instructed 

    to do so.

b. Install the 3 black plastic airbox mounts (8-186) 

onto the bottom of the air box (9-0396) as shown 

using 3 of the M6 hex bolts (1-2065) and 3 of the 

split washers (1-3025) inside the air box. Fully 

tighten the 3 bolts and washers inside the air box.

c. Install the smaller grommet (784643) into the 

black filter minder support bracket (32-3017) as 

shown.

Summary of Contents for 21-699

Page 1: ...Legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway AEM Induction Systems 1 800 992 3000 WWW http www aemintakes com 2007 2010 MINI Cooper S L4 1 6L W MAF SENSOR SEE NOTE Equipped with AEM Dryflow Filter No Oil Required ...

Page 2: ...nel Hole X 3 16 Gap 1 784643 N Rivet Push in Nylon Ribbed Shank 281 Hole 062 1 0 Mat 4 8 174 O Spacer Alum 0 500 OD X 0 250 ID X 2 1 8 L 2 7 252 P Bolt Hex M6 1 X 65mm 2 1 2095 Q Hose Clamp 2 31 3 25 3 9444 R Hose Clamp 1 75 1 103 BLO 2820 S Bolt Button Head M6 1 0 X 10mm 6 1 112 T Washer 12 Nylon 6 6 4 1 3001 U Washer M6 X 12mm OD Zinc 2 1 3018 V Washer M6 Split Lock Zinc 7 1 3025 W Filter Minder...

Page 3: ...3 Kit Illustration A B C D E AA T T T T S S S S F J U P N N N N O O R M AB AB I K G Q H W Z X V S V Y Y Y L Q Q AD OEM MAF Sensor V V V V V AC ...

Page 4: ...tab and pulling on the connector b To remove the stock intake tube disconnect the turbo bypass tube from the stock intake and loosen the 2 hose clamps retaining the intake tube c To remove the stock MAF sensor housing remove the 2 screws retaining the MAF housing to the upper air box lid then remove the large o ring from the MAF sensor outlet d Remove the lower Torx screw and plastic grom met inse...

Page 5: ...ake sure all 3 rubber grommets stay in the intake manifold f Unclip the plastic vacuum line from the lower intake elbow g To completely remove the air box assembly disconnect the air box inlet elbow left from the stock intake tube right by squeezing on the intake tube and pulling it free from the 4 locking slots in the intake elbow ...

Page 6: ...grommet If necessary reset the gauge needle so it points to the green section of the indicator 3 Installation of AEM Intake System a When installing the intake system do not completely tighten the hose clamps or mounting hardware until instructed to do so b Install the 3 black plastic airbox mounts 8 186 onto the bottom of the air box 9 0396 as shown using 3 of the M6 hex bolts 1 2065 and 3 of the...

Page 7: ...the outside of the air box with a 44 hose clamp as shown Fully tighten the hose clamp i Install the small elbow fitting 8 152 into the small hole in the cap of the Dryflow air filter 21 2027D HK as shown f Install the stock MAF sensor housing into the large upper hole inside the air box 9 0396 as shown The 2 bolt flange should face left toward the inside of the air box g Rotate the MAF sensor hous...

Page 8: ...nch hole in the mounting foot install the stock Torx screw Removed in Step 2d into the mounting foot as shown Proceed to Step 3q n If your AEM air box has a larger inch hole in the mounting foot cut the inch hose 5 6001 to match the length of the hole in the mounting foot approximately 0 6 or 5 8 as shown o Insert the cut hose 5 6001 into the mounting foot hole until it is flush with the bottom fa...

Page 9: ...plastic lock tabs fit into the 4 slots in rubber elbow coupler t Insert the round end of the elbow coupler 5 1058 into the lower inlet hole of the air box Make sure it is fully seated u Place the large split grommet 784634 over the MAF wiring harness as shown Note that that MAF harness has been re routed underneath the other engine sensor harness to maximize slack r Align the torx screw in the mou...

Page 10: ... fit connector into the bypass port if necessary x Remove the waxed paper backing from the sili cone foam window gasket 5 1060 1 by pinching the gasket on its sides then pealing up the edge of exposed paper DO NOT USE A KNIFE TO REMOVE THE PAPER BACKING y Place the powder coated air box heat shield lid 20 8517 on a table with the part number stamp facing DOWNWARD Apply the adhesive side of the sil...

Page 11: ...washers between the AEM turbo heat shield and the aluminum spacers in the last step 3 ac ab Loosely install the intake tube 2 1454 into the turbo coupler and then into the short hose 08179 on the air box side using 2 44 hose clamps Ad just the tube until it is straight alongside the engine and then fully tighten all 3 hose clamps ac Assemble the 2 M6 x 65mm hex bolts 1 2095 2 flat washers 1 3018 2...

Page 12: ... the hood Carefully pull up on the remain ing mounting tabs to remove the bezel d Place the hood scoop bezel face down onto a clean cloth or towel to prevent scratching Remove the 4 small Phillips screws retaining the air restrictor grill Remove the grill e Re install the now fully open hood scoop bezel onto the vehicle hood by popping the mounting tabs back into position by hand DO NOT use a mall...

Page 13: ...by mounting the plastic push rivets 8 174 into the 4 insulator pad mounting holes by hand Ensure the 4 push rivets are fully seated and properly secure the AEM hood scoop in place Make sure the edge trim of the AEM hoop scoop inlet fully seals around the cutout in the underside of the vehicle hood h In some vehicles you may need to unclip the windshield washer hose under the hood to prevent the ho...

Page 14: ... for the life of your vehicle AEM will not honor this warranty due to mechani cal damage i e improper installation or fitment damage from misuse accidents or flying debris AEM will not warrant its powder coating if the finish has been cleaned with a hydrocarbon based solvent The powder coating should only be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution Proof of purchase of both the vehicle and AEM ...

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