Mitsubishi 4G15 Short-Ram Air Intake -- Remove Stock Intake

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About the Engine Air Intake

Below is a tutorial on installing a short-ram intake on a 4g15 engine. The replacement is straightforward since this engine doesn't have a mass airflow (MAF) sensor.

Remove the Air Filter and Filter Box

Lift the hood and pop the two wire clips holding the airbox together. Remove the filter.

Mitsubishi mirage air intake system

Locate the clam connecting the inside half of the airbox to the intake arm. Unscrew the clamp bolt.

Remove air intake filter

Unhook the inside half of the air box from the matching square holes at the bottom of the outside half.

Inside half of the intake air airbox

Remove the Air Inlet Tube

Locate the clamp connecting the intake arm to the throttle body. Unscrew the clamp bolt.

Throttle body clamp

Remove the positive crankcase ventilation valve (PCV tube) connecting the inlet tube to the valve cover.

4G15 PCV tube

Pop the throttle cable out of the its stay and remove the inlet tube.

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