Ram Air Install - '99+ Grand Am SE

Skill Level Step-By-Step Instructions
Easy
  1. Purchase the required parts listed on this page.
  2. Open the hood, and locate the airbox.  If you can't distinguish between the airbox and the other components of your engine bay, please seek assistance or stop now.
  3. Disconnect the corrugated tube from the air intake using a slot screwdriver.  Remove the lid of the airbox by removing the (2) Slot/Phillips screws on the Driver's side of the airbox.
  4. Look to the rear of the airbox and notice the bolt and nut.  Remove this 10mm nut.  There is an identical 10mm nut/bolt at the front of the airbox near the battery that must also be removed.  You may need to remove the battery, which is held in by a single 13mm bolt.
  5. Remove the lower portion of the airbox, being careful to disconnect the plastic elbow that goes down into the fenderwell.  At this point you may also wish to remove the Intake Resonator (see instructions).
  6. Remove the black plastic close-out panel that goes across between the headlights.  It is easily removed by prying the center of the plastic fasteners up with a slot screwdriver.
    • Figure #4 - Close-Out Panel (Ram Air Panel Shown)
  7. Next, install the new airbox.  This airbox installs identically to the original airbox, and looks nearly identical, except that it has a second inlet port on the passenger side front of the box - this is where the Ram Air stack connects.  Be sure to securely reconnect the corrugated intake tube to the airbox lid, and screw the airbox lid on snugly.
  8. Install the new baffle directly behind the hood latch.  This baffle directs air up into the Ram Air scoop.  Before fastening the baffle in place, install the Ram Air intake duct over top of where the baffle sits on the front beam, and fasten it and the baffle down with 3 plastic friction bolts.
  9. Finally, install the new "Ram Air" embossed shroud over top of your new intake scoop.  Reinstall the 9 fasteners, and enjoy!
Tools Required
  • Slot Screwdriver
  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • 10mm Socket
  • 10mm Wrench
  • 13mm Socket
  • Socket Extension

 

Parts Required
  • Intake Duct (P/N 24507995)
  • Air Cleaner Assembly (P/N 25177519)
  • Close Out Panel (P/N 22618274)
  • Baffle (P/N 22616634)
  • 3 Retainers (P/N 10121502)
Approximate Cost
  • $175 US Over Counter
  • $135 Dealer Cost
Credit
  • Ryan Currie
  • Charles Surprenant

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