97700 Banks Ram-Air Intake System for 2018-2025 Jeep Wrangler 2.0L
General Assembly
Bill of Materials
Note: 2024+ Jeep 4xe kits use an updated intake tube, vacuum tube mounts, and turbo inlet. Install steps have been updated to reflect these minor changes.
Section 2: Removal of the factory intake system
1. Remove the IAT sensor. Pull the locking clip towards you and twist counter-clockwise about 45 degrees until it stops rotating.
Be sure to free the harness from the factory intake.
2. Unhook the two clips securing the IAT harness to the factory intake tube. Pull the sensor and harness out of the way. Wrap in a shop towel to avoid any damage to the sensor.
3. Remove the two bolts holding the vapor pressure sensor bracket, using a 10mm socket.
For 2024+ Jeep 4xe
Skip this step as there is no sensor on the intake here.
4. Cut off the plastic tie that holds the wiring harness to the OEM intake tube.
5. Using a 10mm socket, remove the three bolts holding the OEM intake system.
6. Remove the two plastic lines from the air filter housing by pressing the grey tabs and pulling away from the housing.
On 2024+ Jeep 4xe, the lines are located on the intake tube.
7. Remove the clamp that retains the factory air intake tube to the turbo inlet duct.
On 2024+ Jeeps, remove the smaller clamp
NOTE: Before removing the entire assembly, take note of the sensor connection highlighted in the photo.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to break the clip that holds the connector in place.
8. Begin removing the assembly by sliding the tube out of the turbo inlet.
On 2024+ Jeep 4xe
You will remove the entire intake, including the stock turbo inlet.
9. Grab the airbox assembly with both hands and pull up until you feel a pop. Pull the assembly out of the engine bay.
10. Before installing your new Banks Ram-Air kit, remove the rubber grommets from the factory airbox and replace them into the engine bay.
NOTE: It’s very important that you install the grommets into the engine bay and NOT onto the Banks airbox.
Section 3: Installing the Banks Ram-Air
11. Slide one aluminum peg through one hole and secure it with the retaining clip using needle nose plyers. Repeat for the other peg.
12. Install the Banks air filter into the Banks airbox and make sure the arrow on the filter is on top.
13. Install the Banks Ram-Air box into the engine bay by pressing down until it pops into the rubber grommets.
14. Secure the Banks Ram-Air box to the sidewall by using the factory bolt and a 10mm socket.
15. Slide the supplied hose onto the vacuum manifold.
16. Take the supplied plastic barbed hose elbow and thread it into the Banks intake tube. The barbed end should be at the 6 o’clock position.
2024+ Jeeps 4xe
The barb is installed near the turbo inlet, with the barbed end pointing towards the filter.
17. Once the fitting is installed, connect the open end of the hose to the fitting. Make sure you can make a loop with the hose, as shown.
2024+ Jeeps 4xe
Use the supplied hose loop & screw to mount the vacuum hose and manifold to the intake tube.
18. Install the rubber grommet for the IAT sensor onto the intake tube.
19. Place the larger supplied hose clamp onto the filter.
20. Place the smaller hose clamp over the factory turbo inlet duct.
2024+ Jeeps
You will put both the #64 and #36 clamps on the new Banks Turbo Inlet.
Then slide the entire turbo inlet and clamps on. Be sure to line up the alignment tab, and tighten the smaller #36 clamp.
21. Install the Banks intake tube by first inserting the large end into the filter and then the smaller end into the OEM turbo inlet duct. Align the duct to the indent on the tube. Align the arrows on the tube and filter. Tighten both clamps.
22. Reinstall the vapor pressure sensor bracket with the factory bolts using a 10mm socket.
2024+ Jeeps
Skip this step as there is no sensor bracket.
23. Insert the IAT sensor into the rubber grommet.
24. Reinstall the two plastic tubes into the vacuum manifold by pushing until you hear a click.
2024+ Jeeps
The vacuum tube connection looks like this.
25. Install the clear Banks Ram-Air window using the supplied screws and thread locker.
CARB EO Label Placement
CARB EO Label
For smog check purposes, affix the CARB E.O. Label on a visible location under the hood.
Label Placement
Banks recommends using the radiator shroud location.
Congratulations!
You have successfully installed your new Banks Ram-Air Intake. Please see air filter maintenance instructions below.
Section 4: Filter Maintenance
Oiled Filter Cleaning
The Banks Ram-Air Oiled Air Filter comes pre-oiled and no oiling is necessary for initial installation. Use Banks Ram-Air Filter Cleaning System to service the Air FIlter.
1. Pre-Cleaning Tap the element to dislodge any large embedded dirt, then gently brush with a soft bristle brush.
NOTE: If complete cleaning is not practical at this time, reoil the element and reinstall it in your vehicle.
2. Spray-on Cleaning
Spray air-filter cleaner liberally onto the entire element and let soak for 10 minutes.
3. Pan Cleaning
Large air-filter elements can be rolled or soaked in a shallow pan of air-filter cleaner. Remove immediately and let soak for approximately 10 minutes.
NOTICE:
NEVER use gasoline, steam, caustic solutions, strong detergents, high-pressure nozzles, or cleaning solvents to clean the filter element. All of these can cause harm to the filter media as well as SHRINK and HARDEN the rubber end caps.
4. Rinsing
Rinse off the element with low pressure water. Tap water is okay. Always flush from the clean side to dirty side. This removes the dirt and does not drive it into the filter.
5. Drying
Always dry naturally. After rinsing, shake off all excess water and let the element dry naturally.
6. Aerosol Oiling
After cleaning air filter always re-oil before using. Spray air filter oil down into each pleat with one pass per pleat. Wait 10 minutes and re-oil any white spots still showing.
7. Oiling Tips
Never use a Banks Ram-Air oiled filter without oil (the filter will not stop the dirt without the oil). Use only air filter oil. Air-filter oil is a compound of mineral and animal oil blended with special polymers to form a very efficient tack barrier. Red dye is added to show just where you have applied the oil. Eventually the red color will fade but the oil will remain and filter the air. NEVER USE Automatic Transmission Fluid. NEVER USE Motor Oil. NEVER USE Diesel Fuel. NEVER USE WD40, LPS, or other light-weight oils.
8. Reinstall
Reinstall your Banks Ram-Air filter element with proper care. Make sure the element seats properly in the filter case. Install the cover making sure it’s in the right position. Tighten all the nuts, bolts, screws or clips to factory specifications.
9. Do Not Discard Sticker
Affix the “Do Not Discard” sticker to the filter case (included with every Banks replacement element). Make sure you put the sticker in a highly visible place to alert your mechanic not to discard.
10. Performance Hints
Service every 50-100,000 miles on street-driven applications. Service more often in off road or heavy-dust change the element when the air-filter restriction reaches 18”–H2O.
CAUTION:
Extremely fine dust from agriculture or off road use will pull the oil from the element. Frequent re-oiling of the element’s clean side might be required. Completely service when practicable. For extra protection use an air-filter sealing grease on rubber ends of the element. Service only with air-filter cleaner and air-filter oil.
Dry Filter Cleaning
Clean every 50,000-100,000 miles on street-driven applications. Clean more often in off road or heavy-dust conditions. If an air-filter restriction gauge is installed, then change the element when the air-filter restriction reaches 18”–H2O.
1. Pre-Cleaning
Carefully tap the air filter element to dislodge any large embedded dirt or debris.
2. Cleaning
Spray an appropriate DRY AIR-FILTER CLEANER SOLUTION onto both sides of the entire filter element with the majority applied to the dirty side. Soak for 10 minutes. Do not allow the DRY AIR-FILTER CLEANER SOLUTION to dry on the air filter.
NOTICE:
NEVER use gasoline, steam, caustic solutions, strong detergents, high-pressure nozzles, or cleaning solvents to clean the filter element. All of these can cause harm to the filter media as well as SHRINK and HARDEN the rubber end caps.
3. Rinsing
Rinse the filter element with cool or warm (not hot) water from the clean side out in order to flush the dirt out of the filter. It may be necessary to use your fingers on the hose to apply light water pressure. Repeat steps 2 and 3, until the water flowing through the media is completely clear of any dirt and debris.
4. Drying
After rinsing, gently shake off excessive water and allow to dry naturally Re-install the filter onto the intake system, airbox or custom assembly once it is dry or just slightly damp. Follow all original installation instructions.
5. Reinstall
Reinstall your Banks Ram-Air filter element with proper care. Make sure the element seats properly in the filter case. Install the cover making sure it’s in the right position. Tighten all the nuts, bolts, screws or clips to factory specifications.
6. Do Not Discard Sticker
Affix the “Do Not Discard” sticker to the filter case (included with every Banks replacement element). Make sure you put the sticker in a highly visible place to alert your mechanic not to discard.
7. Performance Hints
Service every 50,000-100,000 miles on street-driven applications. Service more often in off road or heavy-dust conditions. If an air-filter restriction gauge is installed, then change the element when the air-filter restriction reaches 18”–H2O.