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69-1009 A
B
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ACURA / HONDA
2002-06 RSX Type-S
L4-2.0L
2002-05 Civic Si G
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L4-2.0L I
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NOTE: C.A.R.B. E.O. # D-269-30 Applies K E
to 2002-04 model years ONLY.

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TOOLS NEEDED: H
6” Extension
8mm Socket B
10mm Socket
Flatblade Screwdriver J
Pliers
Ratchet B

PARTS LIST:
Description Qty. Part #
A Air Filter 1 RU-4870 E Wave Washer 1 08277 I Hose; 5/8”ID, 2-1/4”L, Rubber 1 08692
B Hose Clamp, #44 SS 3 08560 F 6mm Hex bolt, 16mm L. 1 07812 J Silicone Hose Black 1 08440
C Intake Tube 1 27081 G Grommet 1 08283 K Hose Clamp, #10 mini 2 08411
D Rubber Cap 1 08282 H Hose Clamp, #004 1 21850

NOTE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NOT USING THE PROVIDED HARDWARE
MAY DAMAGE THE INTAKE TUBE, THROTTLE BODY AND ENGINE.
TO START:
1. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative
battery cable.
NOTE: Disconnecting the negative battery
cable erases pre-programmed electronic
memories. Write down all memory settings be-
fore disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Some radios will require an anti-theft code to
be entered after the battery is reconnected. The
anti-theft code is typically supplied with your
owner’s manual. In the event your vehicles’
anti-theft code cannot be recovered, contact an
authorized dealership to obtain your vehicles 4. Using a pair of pliers, depress the hose clamp 7. Loosen the stock hose clamp.
anti-theft code. and remove the air temperature sensor from the
stock intake tube as shown.

8. Loosen the 5 bolts and pull upwards to remove

2. Loosen and remove the two bolts that secure the upper air cleaner assembly as shown.
the engine cover, then remove the engine cover as 5. Loosen the two hose clamps at the throttle body
shown. and at the air cleaner assembly as shown.

9. Pull the stock intake tube off of the throttle body,

then remove the stock intake tube as shown.
3. Using a pair of pliers, depress the hose clamp 6. Remove the Idle air bypass control thermal valve
and slide it back off of the crank case vent on the vent hose from the vent on the stock intake tube as
air cleaner assembly as shown. shown.
Continued INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

10. Loosen and remove the two bolts and one nut 16. Install the silicone hose and hose clamp onto 21. Using a flat blade screwdriver, tighten the hose
on the lower air cleaner assembly as shown. the throttle body as shown. clamp on the silicone hose as shown.
NOTE: It may be necessary to fully open the
hose clamp so it will slide over the throttle
body.

11. Pull upwards to remove the lower air cleaner 22. Reconnect the idle air bypass control thermal
assembly as shown. valve vent hose to the vent on the K&N® intake
tube and secure with the provided hose clamp as
17. Install the provided grommet into the hole on shown.
the K&N® intake tube as shown.

12. Using a 10mm socket, loosen the bolt that

secures the air inlet duct as shown.
23. Push the air temperature sensor into the
18. Install the second hose clamp onto the silicone grommet on the K&N® intake tube as shown.
hose, then, slide the K&N® intake tube into the
silicone hose as shown. Line up the intake tube
bracket with the original air cleaner mounting point.

13. Remove the air inlet duct as shown.

NOTE: K&N Engineering, Inc., recommends that
customers do not discard factory air intake. 24. Install the K&N® air filter onto the K&N® intake
tube and secure with the provided hose clamp as
shown.
19. 2005-06 Model Year Vehicles ONLY: Us-
ing the supplied silicone hose and hose clamps,
secure the silicone hose to the stock crank case
vent line and to the vent tube on the intake tube as
shown.

14. 2005-06 Model Year Vehicles ONLY: On ‘05-

’06 models, remove the stock crank case vent hose
as shown. 25. Install the rubber cap plug onto the stand off on
the engine cover as shown.

20. Using a 10mm socket secure the bracket to

the air cleaner mounting point using the provided
hardware.

15. 2005-06 Model Year Vehicles ONLY: On ‘05-

’06 models, place hose clamps on each side of the 26. Reinstall the engine cover as shown.
silicone hose (08692), as shown.
Continued INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ROAD TESTING:
1. Start the engine with the transmission in neutral
or park, and the parking brake engaged. Listen for
air leaks or odd noises. For air leaks secure hoses
and connections. For odd noises, find cause and
repair before proceeding. This kit will function iden-
tically to the factory system except for being louder
and much more responsive.

2. Test drive the vehicle. Listen for odd noises or

rattles and fix as necessary.
27. Reconnect the vehicle’s negative battery cable.
3. If road test is fine, you can now enjoy the added
Double check to make sure everything is tight and
power and performance from your kit.
properly positioned before starting the vehicle.

28. The C.A.R.B. exemption sticker, (attached), 4. K&N Engineering, Inc., requires cleaning the
must be visible under the hood, so the emissions intake system’s air filter element every 100,000
inspector can see it when the vehicle is required to miles. When used in dusty or off-road environ-
be tested for emissions. California requires testing ments, our filters will require cleaning more
every two years, other states may vary. often. We recommend that you visually inspect
your filter once every 25,000 miles to determine
29. It will be necessary for all K&N® high flow intake if the screen is still visible. When the screen is no
systems to be checked periodically for realignment, longer visible some place on the filter element, it is
clearance and tightening of all connections. Failure time to clean it. To clean and re-oil, purchase our
to follow the above instructions or proper mainte- filter Recharger® service kit, part number 99-5050
nance may void warranty. or 99-5000 and follow the easy instructions.

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