teckademics gtr

ok im trying to install my CAI and i got the top portion off and one bolt on the bottom and then i felt one kinda behind the big box resanator,but i cant seem to get it off i did not take my bumper off and dont want to unless last resort so please can someone tell me what im doing wrong or what else needs to be done thanks!!

Jesstzn

There was a pop rivet back there I had to drill out .. I did mine without taking off the bumper.

teckademics gtr

yeah i drilled that out and the piece connecting it like wants to pop out but something wont let it and then the tube connected to it as well is like stuck and wont pop out

vietxquangstah

iTrader: (7)

Don't be afraid to take apart the front bumper..... It's pretty simple and will most likely solve your problem.

teckademics gtr

^^^ i just dont have room really for that but i guess i could make room if i have to but def need pointers im sure its just one more bolt or something..

nrb2005tl

^I just installed my Cai today, and I dont see how you could have done it without the bumper off lol.

GeeteeDan

iTrader: (4)

Havnt done mine so I'll probably
Just take the bumper off

BTW: Using a period to make sentences would greatly help in your post

P1zzaman

iTrader: (1)

This might help..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdg4lxpjlRM

teckademics gtr

bump,is this install on a non type s tl the same as a type s?

TLDude876

iTrader: (7)

should be the same

08TList

iTrader: (-1)

ive installed an aem v1 on my tl and then switched to v2. I definitely recommend taking the bumper off, its a lot easier than it looks if you know where the rivets and screws are and makes the intake installation a hell of a lot easier

paperboy42190

iTrader: (7)

i am having a REALLY hard time imagining how you can remove the oem resonator box and tubing out without taking off the bumper, and not to mention installing the CAI.....i really dont think its possible, and even if it is, it will most likely result in a hack job(not putting everything back properly)

blkaspec

i put my CAI on and just today reinstalled my stock box back on without removing the bumper....it can be done! Just need to remove the driver side wheel and loosen up the wheel well plastic.

EvilVirus

iTrader: (8)

Honestly its a lot of work for just an intake. I just installed my DC CAI. However, they speak the truth; removing the front bumper does make it easier.

Also, has anyone install a DC CAI? I ask because where the filter is at, it seems that my bumper sticks out a bit. I place everything back properly and the intake is well mount. It just seems that you can tell that the intake is pushing it a bit. Just wanted to know if anyone else had this problem.

kevinballer08

intake should fit if you mounted it where the bolt for the grounds are. i have no problem with mine

EvilVirus

iTrader: (8)

^ I did. I used the dyi youtube vid since my dc cai didnt come with instructions