Here it is! The long awaited intallation guide for the ever popular BMC CDA!
17 step intallation with pictures for reference!
1. Unbolt and remove the airbox intake:
2. Unbolt, unclip, and remove the airbox lid:
3. Unbolt and remove the resonator box:
4. Remove the air temp sensor from the side of the air box (
be careful not to damage the sensor):
5. Disconnect the breather hose from the cam cover:
6. Loosen the clip on the throttle housing, unbolt and remove the air box base:
7. You should now have an intake-free engine:
8. Take the L-bend and drill a hole on the LEFT side of the centre line (
Do it yourself, or make sure whoever you ask to do it drill the correct side!!)
9. Insert the air temp sensor and make sure it is a tight fit.
10. Connect the L-bend to the throttle body and tighten the clip, then connect the air temp sensor:
11. Ensure the CDA is facing the correct way (
check inside, make sure it matches the diagram on the box) and connect it to the L-bend:
12. Take the air intake pipe, insert it into the engine bay and bend it to fit from the CDA - down to where the original pipe was. (
It may be a tight fit behind the battery due to the earth connection, but be gentle and paitent and it will ease through):
13. When you are happy with the position of the intake pipe, connect it to the CDA:
14. Take the support hanger. Bend and cut it to fit onto one of the origional mounting positions and to the CDA. (
It should be in a 'Z' shape if you connect it to the same one as me):
15. Now connect the breather filter over the breather valve and fasten it tightly using the porvided clamp. (
In the diagram, I had a 12mm breather filter, so I got some rubber tubing to connect the filter to the valve):
16. Check all components and make sure all clamps are tight and secure. Turn the engine on and make sure everything is working okay. Your engine should now look like this:
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Results may vary)
17. Enjoy! :wink:
Hope this is helpful to you all!
