I just got the AEM CAI for the 02 TL-S

I'm wondering am i suppose to take off the fender well support in order to install the CAI.

Thnx

 

i took mines off....

 

i believe you have to?

 

As has been stated on numerous occasions ... the search button is your friend ... many install pics and instructions are posted everywhere.

 

u have too? you cant get to the bolts and stuff. when i did my install there was no way in hell i was gonna get the cai installed with out removall of that piece.

 

You have to remove more than that. You have to remove the bumper. Well, it isn't a MUST, but i'm sure it'll make your life much easier. Also, do a search. :o

 

I know when we installed the AEM CAI on the Accord V6 we had to literally rip apart the bumper, and fender well...it does make things a lot easier and it also makes it a b*tch when you want to take the intake out or whatever, but yeah, bumper and fender well must come off...

 

Don't take the bumper off. Just lower the front part of the bottom panel and the access is great. Another hint install both the water and vacum line supplied by AEM. Do not keep the metal piping as it forces you to go over the top of the intake which will not only rub on the hood but also look tacky. I placed my water line behind the intake and away from the throttle cable using straps.

 

bumper off uhh not really. unless you want to make more work yourself.

 

Uhhh...I think you give yourself MORE work trying to work your way in there trying to remove the factory resonator, as well as trying to jam the filter into the pipe. Removing the bumper is so easy. It takes me 2 minutes to take the bumper off. Less hassle, gives you more room to work.