PARTS LIST:
57-3017-2 Description Qty. Part #
CHEVROLET / GMC
A Primary Intake Tube 1 08879
B Secondary Intake Tube 1 08878
C Heat Shield 1 07406
1996-05 Blazer D Air Filter Element
E Adapter
1
1
RF-1035
08799
1996-04 S10 Pickup / Sonoma F “L” Bracket
G Saddle Bracket
1
1
070742
078855
1996-01 Jimmy
H Flat Head Allen Bolt 1 08376
I 6mm x 16mm Allen Bolt 3 07818
J Self Tapping Screw 2 07789
V6-4.3L K Flat Washer
L Conical Washer
3
1
08275
08180
M Long Coupling Nut 2 08254
NOTE: This kit was not designed N Short Coupling Nut 1 07522
to fit vehicles with a body lift. O Nylock Nut 2 07553
P 4”ID Silicone Hose 1 08712
Q Silicone Step Hose 2 08051
TOOLS NEEDED: R Gasket 1 09766
1/8” Allen Wrench S 1”OD Grommet 1 08064
5mm Allen Wrench T 5/8”OD Grommet 1 08090
3/16”drill Bit U Trim Seal 26”L 1 102488
3/8” Socket V Hose Clamp #48 2 08601
7/16” Socket W Hose Clamp #56 2 08620
7/32” Socket X Hose Clamp #64 Midi 2 08650
10mm Socket Y Hose Clamp #60 1 08624
5/16” Wrench Z Hose clamp #52 1 08610
7/16” Wrench
Drill
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Ratchet
Socket Extension
NOTE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NOT USING THE PROVIDED HARDWARE
MAY DAMAGE THE INTAKE TUBE, THROTTLE BODY AND ENGINE.
TO START:
1. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative
battery cable.
NOTE: Disconnecting the negative battery
cable erases pre-programmed electronic
memories. Write down all memory settings be-
fore disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Some radios will require an anti-theft code to
be entered after the battery is reconnected. The
anti-theft code is typically supplied with your 5. Loosen the four screws that retain the air box top 9. Pull the release tab and slide the retainer
owner’s manual. In the event your vehicles’ to the air box base. bracket upward to remove it from the radiator core
anti-theft code cannot be recovered, contact an
support.
authorized dealership to obtain your vehicles
NOTE: K&N Engineering, Inc., recommends that
anti-theft code.
customers do not discard factory air intake.
6. Remove the upper air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect the mass air sensor and air temp. 10. Using a 7/32” socket, loosen and remove the
sensor electrical connections. factory stand off from the throttle body.
7. Loosen and remove the bolt that retains the air 11. Using a 5/16” wrench, remove the factory bolt
box base. from the stand off and reinstall the factory bolt in
it’s original location.
NOTE: Torque to factory specifications. (80lb/in.)
3. Disconnect the crank case vent line from the
intake plenum.
8. Pull the air box upward firmly to release the
12. Remove the nut that retains the throttle cable
grommets from the retainer bracket.
bracket.
NOTE: The nut will not be reused.
4. Loosen and remove the tall wing nut that retains
the intake plenum.
Continued INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
29. Using the hose clamp provided, attach the
13. Install the short coupling nut onto the throttle
silicone step hose onto the end of the primary
body stud mentioned in the previous step. 22. Install the heat shield and secure it with a
intake tube.
provided self tapping screw.
14. Install the two long coupling nuts onto the
other two throttle body studs.
30. Using the hose clamp provided, attach the
23. Assemble the L bracket and saddle bracket silicone step hose to the mass air sensor with the
using the hardware provided. directional arrow as shown above.
15. Install the gasket onto the throttle body flange.
31. Install the second silicone step hose onto the
exposed end of the mass air sensor and secure
24. Install the saddle/bracket assembly onto the with the hose clamp provided.
16. Install the adapter and hand tighten the three original air box mounting stud and secure with the
6mm allen bolts. hardware provided.
32. Install the primary intake tube onto the adapter
17. Snug the three coupling nuts. 25. Remove the mass air sensor from the stock
and tighten the second midi hose clamp.
intake tube and air box top.
18. Snug the three allen bolts installed in step 16.
NOTE: be careful not to over tighten.
26. Remove the air temp. sensor from the stock
intake tube and air box top. 33. Mark the lower hole on the heat shield.
19. Install the 4”ID silicone hose over the adapter
and tighten using a provided midi clamp. 34. Loosen and remove the saddle/bracket
assembly and heat shield.
35. Drill out the hole marked in step 33.
27. Install the 1” OD grommet into the hole in the
primary intake tube.
20. Install the 5/8” OD grommet and a flat washer
over the original air box mounting stud.
36. Install trim seal onto the heat shield.
NOTE: Some cutting and trimming may be
necessary for best fit.
37. Reinstall the heat shield and saddle/bracket
28. Install the air temp. sensor into the grommet. assembly, secure with the hardware provided.
21. Using a 3/16” drill bit, drill out the existing hole
in the radiator core support.
Continued INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
41. Reconnect the mass air sensor, air temp.
ROAD TESTING:
sensor electrical connections and crank case vent 1. Start the engine with the transmission in neutral
line. or park, and the parking brake engaged. Listen for
air leaks or odd noises. For air leaks secure hoses
and connections. For odd noises, find cause and
repair before proceeding. This kit will function
identically to the factory system except for being
louder and much more responsive.
2. Test drive the vehicle. Listen for odd noises or
rattles and fix as necessary.
38. Install the secondary intake tube into the
silicone hose and secure with provided hose 3. If road test is fine, you can now enjoy the added
clamp. power and performance from your kit.
42. Reconnect the vehicle’s negative battery cable.
4. K&N Engineering, Inc., requires cleaning the
Double check to make sure everything is tight and
intake system’s air filter element every 100,000
properly positioned before starting the vehicle.
miles. When used in dusty or off-road
43. The C.A.R.B. exemption sticker, (attached), environments, our filters will require cleaning more
must be visible under the hood so that an often. We recommend that you visually inspect
emissions inspector can see it when the vehicle your filter once every 25,000 miles to determine
is required to be tested for emissions. California if the screen is still visible. When the screen is no
requires testing every two years, other states may longer visible some place on the filter element, it is
vary. time to clean it. To clean and re-oil, purchase our
filter Recharger® service kit, part number 99-5050
39. Attach the saddle/bracket assembly to the 44. NOTE: Most General Motors vehicles have or 99-5000 and follow the easy instructions.
secondary intake tube using the provided hose the Vehicle Emissions Certification Information
clamp. (VECI) label affixed to the air filter box. In order to
be compliant with California emissions laws, the
label MUST remain in the engine compartment. If
the Vehicle Emission Control Information label is
removed during modification, a new replacement
label must be obtained and installed in a readily
visible position in the engine compartment. The
label shall not be affixed to any equipment which is
easily detached from the vehicle. We recommend
that the label is affixed to the underside of the
hood adjacent to the hood latch. The label is
Vehicle Identification Number dependent and can
be ordered from the vehicle dealership. In order to
40. Install the air filter element onto the intake tube receive the proper decal please bring your VIN with
rotate, for best clearance and secure it with the you. Failure to have the VECI under the hood may
provided hose clamp. result in failure of a pre-registration smog test.
45. It will be necessary for all K&N® high flow intake
systems to be checked periodically for realignment,
clearance and tightening of all connections.
Failure to follow the above instructions or proper
maintenance may void warranty.
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