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1. All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07 www vf engineering com VW MKV Rabbit 2 5 CAI Connect the secondary air injection and crank case vent connectors to the intake pipe and adjust till there are no gaps as shown Tighten all hose clamps making sure nothing is loose Remember do not tighten the bracket to the chassis too much otherwise engine movement will be restricted Push the ambient air temperature sensor into the provided air hole You should hear it click into position PAGE 11 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07 www vf engineering com VW MKV Rabbit 2 5 CAI Remove the final spring clamp from the rear side of the engine cover which allows you to pull the air duct off Now you can put your engine cover back on PAGE 12 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07 www vf engineering com VW MKV Rabbit 2 5 CAI Heat shield installation The installation procedure of the heat shield requires that the car be lifted or jacked up Remember if jacking the car up always use a support do not work under the car with a jack YOU MUST USE PROPER SUPPORTS SUCH AS JACK STANDS Remove the under tray using a T20 torque driver There are eight screws There are two bolts that emerge from the chassis on the driver s side Push the heat shield into position shown The plastic trims and shield may need to be twisted slightly to allow the2. road water Please consult VF for these accessories This installation guide serves as an outline of the steps needed to install your cold air intake system and is not intended to guide a novice through the installation If you do not have the proper tools knowledge and experience to carry out the installation please seek help from a professional The pictures in this manual are for reference only and may not match the exact appearance of your vehicle or parts provided VF Engineering strongly recommends Bentley Publishers amp service manual VG05 Golf Jetta for this install 1 THE USER AND INSTALLER ASSUME ALL RISKS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT VF ENGINEERING OR ITS EMPLOYEES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES THIS COLD AIR INTAKE SYSTEM IS INTENDED FOR USE ON HEALTHY WELL MAINTAINED ENGINES VF ENGINEERING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ENGINE DAMAGE 2 BE SURE TO READ INSTUCTIONS COMPLETELY INCLUDING ALL WARNINGS AND NOTES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION 3 PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL PRE INSTALLATION NOTES ON NEXT PAGE VF Engineering is not responsible for engine damage due to an improperly installed or shipped COLD AIR INTAKE PAGE 2 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07 www vf engineering com VW MKV Rabbit 2 5 CAI engineering _ For full performance and continued reliability please heed the following recommendations e Use only premium g
3. EL check wiring harness extension and electrical continuity in extension harness Please read VF product warranty and maintenance terms of use documents before using this product PAGE 14 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07
4. VF shield to get into postion Using the M8 nyloc nuts provided bolt down the heat shield with a 13mm socket PAGE 13 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07 www vf engineering com VW MKV Habbit 2 5 CAI PREVENTITIVE MEASURES e Do not drive your car through large puddles This can cause hydrolock which may lead to extensive damage to your car VF Engineering will not be responsible for any events of hydrolock You have been made aware of this risk at the beginning of these instructions prior to installation VF is not responsible for any consequential costs of removal or use of this kit TROUBLE SHOOTING amp MAINTENANCE TIPS AFTER INSTALLATION e Loose crankcase vent tube is considered a vacuum leak and will cause poor fuel trimming which may lead to a CEL Loose crankcase vent tube to oil separator is a common cause of vacuum leak Vacuum leak at hoses around silicon couplers may not be visible but is a simple mistake Weak OEM crankcase vent tube Melts with age will cause vacuum leak OEM Bosch MAF sensors have a lifespan and you can expect them to fail eventually Failed or partly failed MAFs will cause driveability issues and increase emissions SYMPTOMS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES e Air leaks from connectors can cause a CEL e Damaging the MAF sensor may prevent your car from starting e Very erratic idle verify Mass Air Flow sensor may be fitted oriented in incorrect direction e MAF signal C
5. into the MAF sensor battery may be removed for better access to harness if required VW MKV Habbit 2 5 CAI WWW vf engineering com Cover the wire harness using the provided sheath and zip tie ends to prevent sheath from sliding off y 2 Remove the air duct by removing 2 retainer screws 1 PAGE 5 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07 www vf engineering com VW MKV Rabbit 2 5 CAI 3 Carefully remove the secondary air injection and crank case vent quick connectors from the MAF flex duct by squeezing the outer ring between your index finger and thumb Unclip the large spring clamps around the flexi duct that secure it to the throttle body and the MAF Note Take caution as this hose is very brittle and can crack easily if it is flexed excessively WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN REMOVING SPRING CLIP 7e PAGE 6 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07 www vf engineering com VW MKV Rabbit 2 5 CAI Disconnect the second spring clamp and remove plastic flexi duct from MAF housing fey TET M A Fh M i WLLL Li a t i 7 bii pr bam Unscrew and CAREFULLY REMOVE MAF HOUSING If the MAF is dropped or damaged your car may not start The MAF housing will be used later on in these instructions PAGE 7 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07 www
6. rade fuel rated at 91 octane or higher R M 2 if being used in conjunction with GIAC software e The compression ratio of the vehicle must be unaltered prior to the installation of this kit e If your engine has been modified in any way please contact VF Engineering prior to the installation of this product e Always listen for detonation pinging and discontinue hard use full throttle until problem is resolved e Perform a regular oil filter and sparkplug change THIS MANUAL PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE INSTALLATION OF THE VF ENGINEERING COLD AIR INTAKE KIT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE SPECIFICATION MKV 2 5L 06 07 RABBIT 150hp model AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU IF YOU BEGIN INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT IT IS ASSUMED THAT YOU HAVE READ THE ACCOMPANYING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE DOCUMENT AND PRODUCT WARRANTY DOCUMENT ALL INFORMATION ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED HERIN ARE BASED ON THE LATEST INFORMATION AVAILBALE AT THE TIME OF THIS PUBLICATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE PAGE 3 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07 Addendum Revision to MAF extension harness Instead of using a separate extension harness the stock MAF harness loom covering can be opened up to unravel the MAF harness Take care not to cut into any of the harness wires and that the MAF cable is slackened enough to easily plug
7. vf engineering com VW MKV Rabbit 2 5 CAI Apply silicone lubricant to coupler at the end of shorter pipe and place over MAF housing the side without a protective mesh Slide the other side of the MAF into the swedged end of the bracketed pipe The arrow on the MAF must be pointing towards intake manifold direction of air flow all i d i F r p 1 i PAGE 8 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07 www vf engineering com VW MKV Rabbit 2 5 CAI Clamp the provided K amp N filter to the end of the bracketed pipe Making sure the coupler is completely covered Without fully tightening any hose clamps apart from K amp N filter wiggle the filter end of the bracketed pipe through the gap between the right headlight and the chassis Do not bolt the bracket down until the intake pipe is fully connected PAGE 9 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07 www vf engineering com VW MKV Rabbit 2 5 CAI Now slide the pipe that attaches onto the intake manifold as shown Do not connect the crank case vent or the secondary air injection until the intake is in the desired position Once the desired position and headlight clearance is acquired gently tighten the bracket to the chassis making sure there is a washer on either side of the chassis hole This will avoid damage to the grommet PAGE 10 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering
8. www vf engineering com VW MKV Habbit 2 5 CAI COLD AIR INTAKE INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR VW MKV 2 5L RABBIT 2006 7 150hp model NOT CARB APPROVED WARNING DO NOT BEGIN INSTALLATION PRIOR TO READING THE PRE INSTALL NOTES ON PAGES 2 4 VF ENGINEERING www vf engineering com M F 9 00AM 5 30PM PST 1365 N Dynamics St E Anaheim CA 92806 e Phone 714 528 0066 e Fax 714 528 0067 PAGE 1 of 14 P N VF 010 39 2007 VF Engineering All rights reserved Rev 2 7 25 07 www vf engineering com VW MKV Rabbit 2 5 CAI IMPORTANT PRE INSTALL NOTES SPECIAL INSTALL NOTES FOR COLD AIR SYSTEMS COLD AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS LOCATE THE AIR FILTER LOW DOWN IN THE DRIVER SIDE CORNER OF THE FRONT BUMPER AS SUCH THE AIR FILTER IS SUCCEPTIBLE TO INGEST RAIN WATER AND POSSIBLY CAUSE PERMANENT AND TERMINAL ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO HYDROLOCK IF YOU INSTALL THIS PRODUCT IT IS ASSUMED THAT YOU ARE UNDERTAKING THIS RISK AT YOUR OWN WILL AND HOLD VF ENGINEERING HARMLESS TO LIABILITY FROM DAMAGE MODIFYING YOUR VEHICLE WITH AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS FOR POWER ENHANCEMENT HAS INHERENT RISKS WHICH THE CONSUMER ASSUMES UPON INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT IF YOU CHOOSE NOT PROCEED TO INSTALL THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CONSULT YOUR RETAILER TO ARRANGE FOR PRODUCT RETURN Optional Extras available to help reduce hydrolock K amp N water repellant water resistant only sock cover for air filter element VF Engineering air box to reduce air filter exposure to
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