B6 Install
I am working on a more in depth write up with pictures. Look for that soon.
1. Examine all existing intake components to ensure previous damage is not lingering and could cause your intake to not function properly after install.
2. You will need to remove the front plastic air duct intake that brings air to the filter.
3. The shield will fit with a stock air box but may require slight modification. If you don’t want the stock air box you will need an aftermarket filter set up. This can be any type similar to the EVO Motor Sport ‘U’ pipe and filter or simply a straight bolt on filter like a K&N.
4. There are a few lines that run along the firewall towards the back of the engine you may need to bend or slightly modify to allow the new shield to have proper fitment. These are fuel lines so be very careful to not break them or kink them. They will easily bent or move to allow the fitment of the new shield. This allows for best fitment and sealing. They are easily bent by hand. (do so at your own risk, I am not held responsible for damages you do.)
5. Remove the blue protective plastic on the heat shield aluminum side before installing. This was for shipping and production protection.
6. The heat shield will need to be put in from the front first and then the back will slide down into place with a bit of a bend towards the engine.
7. The shield will go on the passenger side of the existing approx. 8x8 reflective /aluminum shielding installed by the dealer next to the lower frame. If the shield sits too high, trim the stock shield down where it joins the frame about a 1/2" downward. This will allow more clearance.
8. Once fitted vertically you will slide the back of the shield towards the passenger side wheel well. There you will find a bolt/ clip or rubber piece that sticks out of the fire wall which will support the shield to the passenger side. The farther to the passenger side you slide it the better. This clip is also used to hold the wire loom to the firewall. So look near the wires. I design them to fit tight so there is no vibration while running. When the hood closes it touches the top of the shield which creates a seal on the underside of the hood and supports the shield at the same time. Here you will find a pre-installed black zip tie to connect the shield to the existing lines on the fire wall. This will allow the shield to stay in place better with out drilling any new holes in your car.
9. You can attach your shield to either the EVO intake shield or with the stock air box heat shield.
EVO Installation: Use the 10 millimeter bolt already used to attach the EVO shield to the u-pipe. Simply run it through the supplied hole and back into its position. (note must be made when ordering to get this hole.) You can simply drill a small hole for the bolt if you do not have one by installing the shield and marking it once its installed at the right location. Then remove the shield from the engine bay and drill the hole just big enough for the bolt to go through.
Stock Air Box Installation: Use the two stock screws that hold the existing OEM shield on and run them through the new shield. Make sure the new shield is level with the existing rubber engine bay seals in the front and back when marking the shield to make the holes. (note must be made when ordering to get these holes)
Carbonio Installation: Install the new shield in the position desired and mark with a felt tip pen on the installed Carbonio shield through the pre drilled holes in the new shield. Make sure the new shield is level with the existing rubber engine bay seals in the front and back when marking these holes. You will now need to remove the Carbonio shield and BlinkTek shield you just marked and drill the two holes with a bit smaller then the screws supplied. Once you complete this you will need to reinstall everything and then put these screws in to support the new shield against the existing Carbonio set up. Now you have a dual shielded intake!!! (note must be made when ordering to get these holes)
10. Now you need to reinstall the front plastic air intake duct.
11. The shield should not be kinked or warped in the engine bay once installed. Once installed you will find that it fits fairly snug and does not move around.
14. If you have any questions or concerns while installing this shield I am available 24/7 on my cell. Give me a call.
15. That’s it.
NOTE: I recently got new rubber extrusions and noticed that they still have some releasing agents in them from the molds. If they come loose over time, wash the strip of rubber with soapy water and clean with a dry cloth then use a simple silicone glue (I use high heat adhesive) to reattach them to the shield. I apologize for the problem. If you have any questions please let me know.