How to Install Cold Air Intake on a Honda

Cold air intake systems are a great way to get cold air into your Honda's engine. This cools the engine and allows for better performance. A cold air intake can also improve horsepower, gas mileage, sound and torque. The Honda will feel more powerful after installing the cold air intake. Learn how to install a cold air intake on a Honda and get more-efficient power from your Honda engine.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screwdriver
• Ratchet and socket set
• Jack and jack stands

1. Remove the negative terminal on the car battery. This allows you to work on the car without risk of shock. Also, wait until the car has cooled off completely because you will be working near the engine.

2. Remove the original air intake by removing the piping, air filter and air box. These parts can be removed by using a screwdriver or ratchet and socket on the bolts holding the clamps together. Loosen the clamps and remove the hardware but save the hose clamps. Carefully remove the air sensors from the original intake.

3. Install the new cold air intake on your Honda by sliding a rubber sleeve over the hole on the intake manifold and fitting the pipe into the sleeve. Tighten the two hose clamps around the rubber sleeve. Another rubber sleep and two more hose clamps will be fitted together in the same manner in the middle of the intake.

4. Jack up the car and lower it down onto two jack stands. Get under the car to complete the installation by reaching up and placing the filter onto the end of the piping with another sleeve and hose clamp.

5. Make sure all the hose clamps are tightened and all the rubber sleeves are pushed on properly with no gaps.

6. Carefully remove the jack stands and lower the car back to the ground. Reconnect the battery terminal before trying to start the car.

Tips & Warnings

• Save the original air intake in case of the cold air intake not fitting, or for future use.
• Never work on a car with the battery still connected.