ADVANCED ENGINE MANAGEMENT INC. 2205 126TH Street, Unit A Hawthorne, CA. 90250

Phone: (310) 484-2322 Fax: (310) 484-0152 www.aempower.com

Instructions Part Number: 10-343 2002-2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 I4 C.A.R.B. E.O. #D-392-21

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COLD AIR

SYSTEM

Installation Instructions for: Part Number 21-546

2002-2005 Nissan Altima 2.5

Congratulations! You have just purchased the finest Air Induction & Filtration system for your car at any price!

The AEM Cold Air System is the result of extensive development on a wide variety of cars. Each system is engineered for the particular application. The AEM Cold Air System differs from all others in several ways. We take the inlet air from outside of the engine compartment where the inlet air is considerably cooler than the hot underhood air. The cooler inlet air temperature translates to more power during the combustion process because cool air is denser than warm air. AEM has conducted extensive inlet air temperature studies and we have seen temperature reductions of up to 50 degrees by pulling air from outside of the engine compartment. The air mass flow to the engine is increased because of the increased airflow and reduced inlet temperature, which translates to more power. The AEM Cold Air Systems are 50 states Street Legal (some model and years still pending) and come with complete instructions for ease of installation.

Our system is constructed of lightweight aluminum and then painted with a zirconia based powder coat for superior heat insulating characteristics. The aluminum will not crack in extended use like plastic and it is actually lighter than plastic. The tube diameter and length are matched for each engine to give power over a broad rpm range. Unlike the plastic systems that use a continually diverging cross section, we take advantage of the acoustical energy in the duct to promote cylinder filling during the intake valve-opening event.

Our Dyno testing as well as independent dyno tests (see 7/97 Sport Compact Car Magazine) prove that the AEM Cold Air System produces as much as twice the power gain than any other system on the market. Bill of Materials for: 21-546

1 2-504 Inlet Pipe I 2-505 Inlet Pipe 1 2-506 Inlet Pipe 1 2-641 Air Flow Sensor Adaptor 1 1228599 Rubber Mount 1 444.460.04 6mm Nyloc Nut 1 559999 6mmX25mmX1mm Washer 1 21-202 2.75" Air Filter & Clamp 6 103-BLO-4420 2.75" Hose Clamp 2 103-BLO-4820 3" Hose Clamp 2 5-275 2.75" coupler 2 5-273 3" to 2.75" Reducer

22" 65004 5/8" ID Hose 2 99032.024 Hose Clamp, 1" 1 10-343 Instructions 1 10-922C AEM Chrome Decal 2 10-922S AEM Silver Decal 1 10-400W White License Plate Frame 1 10-905 Warning Decal

For technical inquiries e-mail us at tech@aempower.com

Read and understand these instructions BEFORE attempting to install this product. 1) Getting Started

a) Make sure vehicle is parked on a level surface. b) Set parking brake. Install rear wheel chocks. c) Disconnect negative battery terminal. d) If engine has run with in the past two hours let it cool down. e) Jack the front of the vehicle and support using properly rated jack stands. f) Remove the left front wheel.

2) Removal of the Stock Air Intake System

a) Remove the three plastic fasteners that secure the air scoop. And remove it.

b) Remove the bolt securing the connector tube to the chassis, loosen the hose clamps as shown, and remove the connector tube assembly.

Hose clamps

Bolt

c) Loosen the indicated bolt, unplug the MAF connector, and remove the air filter assembly.

Bolt

MAF connector

d) Loosen the four bolts, and remove the MAF sensor from the air filter assembly.

Fasteners

3) Installation of the AEM Cold Air Intake System.

a) When installing the Short Ram Intake System, DO NOT completely tighten the hose clamps or mounting tab hardware until instructed to do so later in these instructions.

e) Remove the three plastic fasteners and two screws securing the inner fender, and move the fender to gain access to the inner front bumper.

f) Loosen the two indicated bolts, and remove the intake air silencer chamber.

b) Bolt the adaptor to the MAF sensor using the factory bolts.

c) Install the upper pipe, with the nipple pointing down, using the supplied coupler and two hose clamps, as shown.

Screws

Plastic fasteners

Nipple

d) install the MAF sensor on the upper pipe using an included coupler and hose clamps, with the sensor connector facing down, as shown.

e) Install the supplied rubber isolator on the inner fender, as shown.

f) Install the middle pipe onto the MAF adaptor, using an included coupler and hose clamps.

g) Secure the pipe lower pipe to the rubber isolator using the supplied Nylock nut and washer.

i) Install the included 5/6” breather hose onto the cam cover vent and the nipple on the upper pipe, using the supplied 1” hose clamps.

Clamps

h) Install the filter onto the longer leg of the lower pipe, and install the lower pipe assembly onto the middle pipe using the supplied coupler and clamps.

k) Position the inlet pipes for best fitment. Be sure that the pipes or any other components do not contact any part of the vehicle. Tighten the rubber mount, all bolts and hose clamps. l) Check for proper hood clearance. Re-adjust pipes if necessary.

4) Re-Assemble the vehicle. a) Inspect the engine bay for any loose tools and check that all fasteners that were moved or

removed are properly tight. b) Start engine and perform a final inspection before driving the vehicle.

Note:

j) Some clearancing of the factory inner plastic may be necessary to clear the rubber mount.

Suggested location for air bypass valve, if used