Air intake and a method for installing an air intake

An air intake comprising:

• an air collector module;
• an intake duct module connected to the air collector module by way of a detachable connection;
• the detachable connection comprising at least one releasable connection arrangement and at least one hinge connection arrangement;
• wherein the at least one releasable connection arrangement comprises;
• a releasable connector inserted through the air collector module and arranged to secure the air collector module to the intake duct module;
• wherein the at least one hinge connection arrangement comprises;
• at least one rib supporting a first holding bracket forming part of the air collector module;
• a second holding bracket forming part of the intake duct module;
• and
• a bolt inserted through the first holding bracket and the second holding bracket for connecting the air collector module to the intake duct module.

A method for installing an air intake comprising an air collector module and an intake duct module to an engine of a motor vehicle comprising:

• providing a strength-increasing member on the air collector module, the strength-increasing member having a greater strength than a material of the air collector module;
• connecting the intake duct module to the engine;
• and
• connecting the air collector module to the second component.