*This DIY involves removal procedures for the stock intake system and installation of the Simota Intake system. Do it at your own risk. Becareful with the MAF sensor.

1. Tools Required:
-torx screw drivers(2 different sizes, don't know what size. I just had them in my garage and both worked, both needed. Will search on the size and update)
-flashlight(if your garage is not bright enough)
-Small minus(-) screwdriver
-Big/Long minus(-) screw driver
-Plus(+) screwdriver
-Hex keys(not shown in pics, but supplied with the Simota intake. You don't need it for removing the stock intake)
-Beers.



2. Take the screws that are holding the intake to the chassis off.


3. Take the screws that are holding the front intake duct piece to the frame off.



4. front intake duct piece and the intake is connected by two plastic "clips" or buttons. Nothing to remove here, just use your fingers to disconnect them, and remove them. only one is show in the pic, other one is on the other side.



5. Now, the fun part. This part pissed me off until I figured out how. then it took me literally 3 seconds to remove. MAF sensor. This is a delicate piece, so instead of removing it from the intake, I decided to disconnect them first and remove the sensor off the intake later on. You disconnect the plug using a small minus screwdriver. You place the minus screwdriver between the clip that is holding each other, lift the button a bit, and it'll slide right out. You'll get the idea when you actually see them.



6. The intake hose piece(the hose piece connected to the intake manifold) is connected to the intake by that silver metal hose clamp. use the big minus screw driver to get the hose clamp loose(you don't have to completely take it off). After that, your intake is good to be taken out. Gently pull the intake piece away from the intake hose. You might have to use a little bit of force. Mine came out with a "thump" sound, which scared me for a bit, but nothing was wrong. I advise you try to disconnect the intake hose from the intake first and if that doesn't work, use force to take it off.



7. Now you have to take the MAF sensor off the intake and place it on your aftermarket intake. You can take the MAF sensor off the intake by using a minus screwdriver. Slide your screwdriver between the intake and the MAF sensor, gently pull it up. You don't have to use any force here, it comes off easily.



8. Install the MAF sensor on your aftermarket intake. For Simota intake, two screws are holding them together.


9. Unscrew the two screws already placed on the Simota intake duct. Keep the screws around you, because you will re-use them when you install the intake piece.


10. There is a small "L" bracket that mounts to the left side of the intake duct, and screws in through one of the areas where the 2 torx screws were during uninstall. you use the screw that requires the small hex key.


11. Install the Simota intake duct to the vehicle. Screw the L-bracket in to the front frame.



12. Now, you install your Simota intake. Connect the Simota intake to your factory intake hose already on there, and plug the MAF sensor plug back in. Then, align the Simota intake duct and the intake together and screw those two screws back in. It might take some force to connect them together since both pieces are probably screwed on pretty tight. If you can't get them to connect together, loosen the L-Bracket screw. After you got them all screwed properly, tighten the silver metal clamp hose to secure the connection between the hose and the intake.


13. Install the bracket. Just look at the picture. Straight forward.


14. Take it out for a drive, and enjoy your intake.

Thanks to rich for the great intake. It looks awesome in the engine bay.

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