General installation practices, Tools required, Highly recommended tools and supplies – Banks Power Ford Trucks: (Diesel ’03 - 07 6.0L Power Stroke) Tuner- Bullet Diesel Tuner '03-07 User Manual

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96584 v.5.0

1.

Before starting work, familiarize

yourself with the installation procedure

by reading all of the instructions.

2.

The exploded views provide only

general guidance. Refer to each step

and section diagram in this manual for

proper instruction.

3.

Throughout this manual, the

left side of the vehicle refers to the

driver side, and the right side to the

passenger side.

4.

Disconnect the negative (ground)

cable from the battery (or batteries, if

there are two) before beginning work.

5.

Route and tie wires and hoses a

minimum of 6” away from exhaust

heat, moving parts and sharp

edges. clearance of 8” or more is

recommended where possible.

6.

When raising the vehicle, support

it on properly weight-rated safety

stands, ramps or a commercial hoist.

Follow the manufacturer’s safety

precautions. Take care to balance the

vehicle to prevent it from slipping or

falling. When using ramps, be sure the

front wheels are centered squarely on

the topsides. When raising the front

of the vehicle, put the transmission in

park (automatic) or reverse (manual),

set the parking brake, and block the

rear wheels. When raising the back of

the vehicle, be sure the vehicle is on

level ground and the front wheels are

blocked securely.
CAUTION: Do not use floor jacks

to support the vehicle while

working under it. Do not raise

the vehicle onto concrete blocks,

masonry or any other item not

intended specifically for this use.

7.

During installation, keep the work

area clean. Do not allow anything to

be dropped into intake, exhaust, or

lubrication system components while

performing the installation, as foreign

objects will cause immediate engine

damage upon start-up.

8.

Save this Owner’s Manual as a

reference for system maintenance and

service.

9.

Banks also recommends the

following airflow improvements (see

Recommended Airflow Improvements

page 9) to maintain safe engine

operating conditions and provide

increased power gains.

Tools Required:

• Standard and Metric sockets and

wrenches
• Standard and Phillips screwdrivers
• Foot-pound torque wrench
• Drill motor

3

16

” Drill bit

7

16

” Drill bit

1

4

” NPT tap and tap handle

Highly recommended

tools and supplies:

• Penetrating oil or light lubricant

spray
• Heatgun

General Installation Practices

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