Installing the new AEM Brute Force Intake System:
Start by installing the silicone coupler (2x3.5in.) on the throttle body.
I positioned the coupler to within 1-2 mm of the end of the landing. Tighten the in-board hose clamp only; making sure the final position of the screw head is convenient for access.
Next, following AEM’s instructions, I installed the heat shield, paying attention to the following “keys.”
The rearward tab fits in the positioning slot of the coolant reservoir.
The “foot” slides under the fluid hoses and wiring cable to align with the positioning hole (arrow). That’s where the plastic push-pin will come into play.
At this point the AEM instructions say to install both the push-pin in the bottom hole, and the factory bolt in the original hold-down position. However, I found this to be premature for reasons that will become clear. I recommend waiting on both until the new intake pipe is pre-set into the throttle body and onto heat shield’s soft mount anchor point.
The next step is to install the soft mount for the intake pipe anchor. The soft mount installs on the engine side of the heat shield. It is fastened by a flanged 8mm nut and a washer on the filter side of the heat shield.
At this point the AEM instructions say to install the rubber gasket to the top of the heat shield, but that can be done at any time, and I suggest it be the last step before reinstalling the engine cowl.
Continued in next post...