CAI Installation for 1MZ-FE

[JoeB]

I thought I'd just mention some of the steps I did for the install since I had to fumble through it:

1) Jack up front and remove driver's side wheel.
2) Remove black plastic splash guard in wheel well.
3) Remove filter from Injen intake.
4) Remove (not disconnect) the battery.
5) Un-fasten the fuse box and push it out of the way.
6) Remove and discard the black plastic tube and clear plastic bottle that were connected to the stock air box.
7) Remove and discard the small metal brace connecting the wheel well to the fender (it was in my way).
8) Put the coupling sleeve on the end of the extension.
9) Screw the mounting connector into the wheel well to brace the extension.
9) Moved the wire bundle that was in the way and slid extension under the wire bundle, through the opening.
10) Couple the extension to the Injen intake tube and set the brace over the mounting connector then fasten the lock nut to secure the extension.
11) Put the filter on the end of the extension.
12) Re-attach the black plastic splash guard cover to the wheel well and put the wheel back on.
13) Fasten the fuse box back to the fender.
14) Install the battery.
15) ENJOY!

Hope it helps! -JoeB

[SolaraT]

Good method! I like the way you took out the white canaster and took things out of the way to make your install easier.

[808Camry]

Just to check on the hardware to make sure i got everything,

Extension
Hose Techniques silicone hose connector
Two connector fasteners
black rubber wheel with bolts sticking out on both ends

Am I missing anything?

[Astro]

Just to check on the hardware to make sure i got everything,

Extension
Hose Techniques silicone hose connector
Two connector fasteners
black rubber wheel with bolts sticking out on both ends

Am I missing anything?

That's it.

[bfl62581]

Joe,
Nice instructions, but one question for you, did you do anything to the plastic underbody splash guard? ie, cut any portion out to maximize airflow?

[SC V6]

I took out my fog light... Im going to see how much better it pulls this weekend after I get some stuff fixed... we will see

[SolaraT]

shoot I did not get any hose fasteners, but anyways - w/out the foglight it does pull better. I put mine back on and it did not pull as much when the auto changes gears as if it was when it was off. I'm taking mine back off. I don't care of the look. I'll take both out to be even.

[808Camry]

Put a smaller fog light in.

[Danny]

i took my fog lights out for maximum flow it makes quite a bit of difference
heres another cool thing, if it rains and your worried put your fog light in, or step 2 remove the extension piece cool stuff

Just a note for the best possible installation a small amount of cutting or bending is involved at the area where the mandrel bend is..., its not difficult and its pretty easy to tell where you should do the cutting

you can do this install without taking your wheel off if you doont have the tools for it

As for the black splash guard no modification should have to be made to it.

[Keg-Of-Iron]

I couldnt seem to make the injen piece and the extension perfectly straight on mine. They are like a 10 percent angle to eachother. Any advice? I also cut away the bootm of the splash gaurd directly under the filter for more air flow. I dont think water will be a problem.

[Astro]

I couldnt seem to make the injen piece and the extension perfectly straight on mine. They are like a 10 percent angle to eachother. Any advice? I also cut away the bootm of the splash gaurd directly under the filter for more air flow. I dont think water will be a problem.

I had to bend a little metal, then it fit straight. Like this:

[Keg-Of-Iron]

Ahhh I see. Thanks man.

[808Camry]

How did you bend or cut at the metal?

[JoeB]

I can't tell from the pic where that bend is but that is odd that you had to do that. Mine just slipped right in. Well, I had to work at it a little but no cutting or bending. -JoeB

[Astro]

I can't tell from the pic where that bend is but that is odd that you had to do that. Mine just slipped right in. Well, I had to work at it a little but no cutting or bending. -JoeB

I couldn't get it to sit on the screw to secure it. I noticed that the metal needed to be trimmed down to get a better angle. This pic is looking between the tire and fender.