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TRD Cold Air Intake Install Question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tacosurftruck, Jun 30, 2019.

  1. Jun 30, 2019 at 10:12 PM
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    tacosurftruck

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    I just installed a TRD CAI and I’m not sure if I did it correctly. Am I supposed to keep the OE Air Inlet duct in place and put the TRD Air Horn on top of it or put the TRD Air Horn directly into the fender? C22FFEA2-4BC2-4D13-8038-29531962E8D3.jpg1F42E60D-55D6-4D53-B12C-5E9263F4C4CE.jpgE9862C14-120B-40E4-B123-3AA90CD09155.jpg
     
  2. Jun 30, 2019 at 10:21 PM
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    Matmo215

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    That little piece is a splash guard to prevent water and debris from going into the intake. If that’s what you’re wondering about putting on, then yes, keep it on there.
     
  3. Jun 30, 2019 at 11:48 PM
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    Replacement. It seals air coming in to pull from the fender and not the warm air in the engine bay.
     
  4. Jun 30, 2019 at 11:55 PM
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    No, take the factory one out and put the TRD air horn into the fender instead. As mentioned above, it's a replacement part.
     
  5. Jun 30, 2019 at 11:58 PM
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    Trd air horn directly into fender and toss (remove) the OE one.
     
  6. Jul 1, 2019 at 12:40 AM
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    That’s what I did. I just wanted to be sure. Thanks everyone for quick responses!
     
  7. Jul 1, 2019 at 1:49 AM
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    Your going to love it. I did mine and the Pro exhaust in one day. Love the sound!
     
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