AEM 21-8001 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 6

 

Heat Shield 
Bracket 

h. Loosely secure the heat shield in the engine 
bay using the supplied 5/16-18 bolts, washers 
and lock nuts. Insert the bolts up from the wheel 
well through the holes exposed in step 2c. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

g. Install the supplied rubber mount onto the 
AEM

®

 heat shield using one each of the 

supplied M6 washers and lock nuts. 

Rubber 

Mount 

Washer and 

Lock Nut 

f. Remove the factory battery hold down bolt. 
Place the AEM

®

 heat shield bracket under the 

head of the bolt and reinstall. 

i. Align the hole in the heat shield with the heat 
shield bracket installed in step 3f. Secure using 
the supplied M6 bolt, fender washers and lock 
nut. Once the heat shield is in place, all three 
mounting bolts may be tightened. 

Summary of Contents for 21-8001

Page 1: ...5 V8 5 7L C A R B E O D 392 21 1995 CHEVROLET Tahoe V8 5 7L C A R B E O D 392 21 1994 1992 CHEVROLET Blazer V8 5 7L C A R B E O D 392 21 1991 1989 CHEVROLET R3500 V8 5 7L SEE NOTE 1991 1989 CHEVROLET V3500 V8 5 7L SEE NOTE 1988 CHEVROLET R20 V8 5 7L SEE NOTE 1988 CHEVROLET R30 V8 5 7L SEE NOTE 1995 1992 GMC C1500 Suburban V8 5 7L SEE NOTE 1995 1992 GMC K1500 Suburban V8 5 7L SEE NOTE 1995 1992 GMC...

Page 2: ... Neoprene 1 16 X 6 X 5 Adhes 1 8 121 5 Rubber Edge Trim 14 1 8 3014 Gskt TB Spacer 2 2 9206 TB Spacer Bl An 1 2 9006 Bracket Heat Shield 1 32 3029 Bolt Hex M6 X 1 0 X 16mm 1 1 2030 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 X 5 8 2 1 2090 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 X 3 25 1 1 2091 Bolt Intake Plenum 2 1 2093 Washer 5 16 SAE Flat 12 1 3031 Washer 6mm Soft Mount 4 08160 Nut M6 Hex Serrated 3 444 460 04 Nut 5 16 18 Nylock 6 1 2092 1 2 ...

Page 3: ...e adapter is removed by gently squeezing the sides in to release the lip from the inner fender Air Intake Duct Resonator Adapter Resonator Hold Down Strap Read and understand these instructions BEFORE attempting to install this product Failure to follow installation instructions and not using the provided hardware may damage the intake tube throttle body and engine 1 Preparing Vehicle a Make sure ...

Page 4: ...body Lift the throttle body and remove the old gasket c From inside the passenger side fender well remove the two bolts holding the resonator hold down strap bracket Remove the bracket d Follow the two fuel hard lines from the back of the throttle body down to the bracket on the transmission Remove the nut securing the bracket to the transmission ...

Page 5: ...e AEM throttle body spacer between the throttle body and intake manifold using one of the supplied gaskets on each side TB Spacer c Thread the two hex standoffs into the two rear throttle body mounting holes Use one 5 16 washer under the hex portion of each standoff The longer threaded end of the standoff is the end that threads into the intake manifold d Place a 5 16 washer under the head of the ...

Page 6: ...he AEM heat shield using one each of the supplied M6 washers and lock nuts Rubber Mount Washer and Lock Nut f Remove the factory battery hold down bolt Place the AEM heat shield bracket under the head of the bolt and reinstall i Align the hole in the heat shield with the heat shield bracket installed in step 3f Secure using the supplied M6 bolt fender washers and lock nut Once the heat shield is i...

Page 7: ...e on the back side Test fit the AEM intake plenum The plenum should not rest on the washers installed in the previous step Adjust the lock nuts until the top of the plenum compresses approximately for gasket sealing Use the remaining washers and lock nuts to tighten down the plenum l Thread two of the supplied 5 16 18 lock nuts on to the standoffs installed in step 3c Leave approximately of thread...

Page 8: ...efer to the following diagram for proper rubber mount installation p Install the AEM air filter on to the end of the inlet pipe Secure with the supplied hose clamp q Apply the adhesive backed neoprene rubber to the heat shield directly opposite from the positive battery terminal Proper installation of rubber mount assembly n Loosely install the silicone coupler and two hose clamps onto the intake ...

Page 9: ... inspection before driving the vehicle 5 CARB Sticker Placement a The C A R B exemption sticker attached must be visible under the hood so that an emissions inspector can see it when the vehicle is required to be tested for emissions California requires testing every two years other states may vary 6 Service and Maintenance a It is recommended that you service your AEM Dryflow filter every 20 000 ...

Page 10: ...ase price of the AEM part nor shall AEM be responsible for special incidental or consequential damages or cost incurred due to the failure of this product Warranty claims to AEM must be transportation prepaid and accompanied with dated proof of purchase This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of product and is nontransferable Improper use or installation use for racing accident abuse ...

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