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Mazda3 2.5 L: install 69-6013TTK

Source-backed installation sequence for the exact kit and vehicle scope. Keep the manufacturer illustrations available for hardware placement.

GUIDE OVERVIEW

Difficulty
Basic · 2/5
Time
1 min read; job time varies
Vehicle / platform
2010–2012 Mazda 3 2.5 L; US/Canada
Tools
  • Ratchet and extension
  • 8 mm, 10 mm and 9/16 inch sockets
  • 10 mm wrench
  • Flat-blade and Phillips screwdrivers
  • 3 mm Allen wrench
Parts / supplies
  • 69-6013TTK complete kit
STEP 01

Prepare and remove

Switch ignition off; preserve settings/radio codes and disconnect battery negative. Unplug MAF and free its harness. Release airbox clips, throttle clamp and valve-cover breather; remove upper airbox. Remove lower-box bolt and box. Retain the factory system.

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STEP 02

Fit supports

Remove airbox grommets and indicated mounting bolt. Remove the lower-rear throttle-body bolt; reuse it for bracket 083137. Fit throttle coupler, rubber-mounted stud, bracket 083138 beneath the shield, and edge trim. Mount the shield using kit hardware and the illustrated stack-up.

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STEP 03

Build the intake

Fit plastic vent elbow hand-tight plus two wrench turns. Transfer MAF with supplied screws. Apply supplied glue thinly to venturi lip and install insert. Fit tube into coupler, align bracket and secure. Assemble breather hoses/elbow from the drawing, joining valve cover and intake. Fit filter and reconnect MAF.

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STEP 04

Verify

Reconnect battery. Check security, clearance and alignment before starting in Park/Neutral with parking brake applied. Investigate leaks/noises before road testing; recheck periodically.

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Products in this guide

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  1. K&N 69-6013 official installation instructions ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026

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