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Install K&N Blackhawk 71-2584 on the 2011–2012 F-150 6.2L

Install this application-specific intake and verify its connections.

GUIDE OVERVIEW

Difficulty
Basic · 2/5
Time
1 min read
Vehicle / platform
2011–2012 Ford F-150, 6.2L V8; no body lift.
Tools
  • Ratchet
  • Extension
  • 10mm socket
  • Flat screwdriver
  • 3/4-inch and 9/16-inch wrenches
  • 3mm and 4mm Allen keys
  • T20 Torx
Parts / supplies
  • K&N 71-2584
STEP 01

Remove original components

Unplug MAF; remove upper airbox/tube. Remove two plenum bolts, disconnect crankcase/EVAP lines, loosen the throttle clamp and remove the plenum.

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STEP 02

Build the intake

Fit 08698 at throttle body. Assemble shield, adapter, two 9-inch bottom trims, top trim and filter. Remove the middle airbox clip; use the other two. Fit 08699, transfer MAF and install tube fittings hand-tight, then at most one turn or until difficult to turn.

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STEP 03

Reconnect

Align and clamp the tube. Join the supplied EVAP hose/mender to the factory line and tube. Fit crankcase hose between valve cover and tube. Connect MAF with the extension harness and display the emissions label.

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STEP 04

Final check

Check alignment, clamps and connectors; reconnect the battery. Idle in Park/Neutral with the parking brake set. Resolve leaks/noises before road-testing; recheck connections periodically.

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Products in this guide

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  1. K&N installation sheet 71-2584 ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026

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