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Airflow Vector Pty Ltd 

 

 

4 Collins Rd, DROMANA VIC. 3936 

  

AUSTRALIA 

 

 

Ph: +61 3 5987 3733 

 

 

www.airflowvector.com 

 
SD009US (S009 Instructions booklet).doc 

21 March 2011 

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Instructions to fit the Snorkel Kit S009 

for the Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra 

1.0 Introduction 

Airflow Vector Pty Ltd thanks you for your purchase and the trust you put in our 
products. 
We strive to supply our customers with the highest quality equipment based on 
the most efficient design and best styling. We are confident that you will enjoy 
using our Snorkel system.  
It should improve the power of your vehicle as well as reduce its fuel 
consumption. 

 

1.1 General instructions 

Follow carefully the instructions listed on these pages and use the template 
provided, do not over tighten bolts. Do not use silicone on any connections, 
use mastic. 
Ensure that safe work practices are followed when installing your Airflow 
Snorkel. Protective ear and eye wear should be worn at all times when using 
power tools.

 

 

1.2 Disclaimer 

It is highly recommended that installation is undertaken by a qualified 
mechanic or body shop. Airflow Vector will not be held responsible for any 
damage incurred through incorrect fitment of the templates and workmanship. 
It is the responsibility of the fitter to ensure that particular care is taken when 
assembling the Snorkel kit to the vehicle as it may cause damage to the 
windscreen and or electrical components. Safe work practices must be used at 
all times when undergoing installation. 
 
We guarantee Airflow Vector’s kits against manufacturing defects as long as 
proof of purchase can be established.  
 
All models produced by Airflow Snorkels are verified to suit right hand drive 
vehicles according to Australian specifications. Variations in vehicle 
specifications may occur in other markets.  
If you're in doubt about the product suitability, please forward a photograph of 
the engine bay, air filter housing and of the vehicle at frontal/side position to 

[email protected] 

 

 

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Страница 1: ...ces are followed when installing your Airflow Snorkel Protective ear and eye wear should be worn at all times when using power tools 1 2 Disclaimer It is highly recommended that installation is undertaken by a qualified mechanic or body shop Airflow Vector will not be held responsible for any damage incurred through incorrect fitment of the templates and workmanship It is the responsibility of the...

Страница 2: ... box connector Silverado 1 SP190 Hose clamp 4 5 5 5 2 SP191 Hose clamp 5 5 6 1 SD009U Template 1 SD009US Booklet 1 Fasteners included Ref Designation Qty SP189 A Pillar Ext Extended S009 1 SP023 Washer Spring 1 4 x 1 4 Z P 1 SP026 Screw Plug Nylon 2 SP025 Washer Panel 1 4 x 1 1 4 x 16g Z P 11 SP024 G Bolt x Z P 1 SP029 Screw Self Tap 10gx5 8 Z P 2 SP022 Stud x 1 Z P 11 SP027 Flange Nut Z P 11 SP17...

Страница 3: ...ew drivers sockets and spanners 5 hole saw Assorted drill set wet dry sand paper round file small square file Zinc rich primer 3 0 Detailed Instructions 3 1 Prior starting any work ensure that the configuration of the air box is as shown If it is not the fitting of this kit will not be possible Contact your dealer for further assistance 3 2 Remove the cover of the air filter 3 3 De assemble the ai...

Страница 4: ... Instructions booklet doc 3 5 Remove the battery 3 6 Un fasten the coolant bottle 3 7 Shift the coolant bottle towards the front of the engine bay 3 8 Shift the cable harness as far as possible from the inner fender 3 9 Measure 4 from the lip of the engine bay 3 10 Measure 4 from the edge of the hole in the engine bay 3 11 Mark this location ...

Страница 5: ... this location at 3 14 Using the hole saw drill at LOW SPEED a 5 hole 3 15 GO SLOW otherwise you may damage the fender when getting through 3 16 File the edge of the hole to remove any bur 3 17 Take SPECIAL CARE of the filing you will have to slide your arm in this hole to tighten the nuts 3 18 Locate the sound barrier inside the fender 3 19 By pushing through the 5 hole recently drilled remove th...

Страница 6: ...d the template following the fender lines 3 21 Cut the intermediate sticking locations 3 22 Line up the template to the edge of fender 3 23 Following a left to right and top to bottom sequence tape the intermediate sticking locations 3 24 Centre punch all marked holes 3 25 Pre drill all holes at 11 snorkel mounting holes 1 hole saw hole 3 26 then drill the 11 fixation holes at 3 8 ...

Страница 7: ...6 3 27 Using the hole saw drill at LOW SPEED one 5 hole 3 28 File the edge of the hole to remove any bur 3 29 Inside the engine bay draw a line vertical along the edge of the hole 3 30 Mark a point 1 from this line 3 31 Pre drill this location at 3 32 Using the hole saw drill at LOW SPEED a 5 hole 3 33 GO SLOW otherwise you may damage the fender when getting through ...

Страница 8: ...ine 3 35 Pre drill this location at 3 36 Using the hole saw drill at LOW SPEED a 5 hole 3 37 GO SLOW otherwise you may damage the fender when getting through 3 38 Join the edges of the two holes with a line 3 39 Grind away the excess material 3 40 Then grind away the bottom left corner to achieve this shape 3 41 then grind away the top left corner to achieve this shape 3 42 File the holes to remov...

Страница 9: ...ake hole 2 access hole 3 44 Peel off the door rubber seal 3 45 Remove the windscreen lining strip 3 46 Fit all the studs and secure them with a locking compound 3 47 Pre fit the snorkel to the fender to allow the marking of the A pillar bracket 3 48 Fit the A pillar bracket SP189 with the washer SP023 and bolt SP024 Do not over tighten fixings to avoid damage to the snorkel 3 49 Mark to holes of t...

Страница 10: ...am If required please contact us to obtain the Bolt Kit SK233 3 51 Centre punch the 2 holes 3 52 Pre drill at 5 32 the two holes 3 53 Drill the two holes for the A pillar position at 9 32 3 54 File the holes with a square file to suit nylon plugs SP026 3 55 Paint the two holes with Zinc rich primer 3 56 Once the paint is dry fit the two square plugs SP026 3 57 Temporarily refit the windscreen lini...

Страница 11: ...the marks 3 60 Using a utility knife cut a slot to join the two holes 3 61 Slide the strip on the A pillar bracket 3 62 Secure the bracket SP189 with the screws SP029 3 63 Re secure the lining strip 3 64 Refit the rubber seal 3 65 Secure the snorkel with washers SP025 x11 and nuts SP027 x11 to the fender Do not over tighten fixings to avoid damage to the snorkel 3 66 Cut the edge of the air box 3 ...

Страница 12: ...lack mastic as sealant 3 70 Smear some sealant inside both ends of the TPR Hose SP192 3 71 Slide one hose clamp SP190 at each end 3 72 Connect the SP186 to one end of the TPR hose 3 73 Tighten the hose clamp SP190 to secure the connector SP186 3 74 Slide the assembly in the engine bay and connect it to the snorkel 3 75 Slide the hose clamp SP191 on the connector SP186 3 76 Connect the air box to t...

Страница 13: ...6 3 77 Secure the air box 3 78 Re install the battery 3 79 Re secure the coolant bottle 3 80 Slide the hose clamp SP157 on the air ram SP187 then slide it on the snorkel SP185 3 81 Ensure that the top of the snorkel matches the top of the slot cut in the Air Ram 3 82 Drill the hose clamp next to the worm drive 3 83 Secure the Air Ram with the self tapping screw SP029 ...

Страница 14: ...25km h a vacuum may be generated causing irreversible engine damage 3 84 Polish with silicone cleaner 4 0 Improvement program We strive to produce documentation and kits free of mistakes however should you discover any error or omission please let us know by quoting the initials shown in the box on the last page Furthermore if you think that a step of this procedure could be improved please send u...

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Страница 16: ...nstructions booklet doc This kit has been carefully packed by Date Initials Note The content of this manual may be modified from time to time to ensure that improvements brought to our kits are described accurately Before starting the installation try to obtain the latest version of the instruction manual from our web site www airflowvector com ...

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