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jack 12-01-2005 07:12 PM

how in the hell does the top lid of the air box come off. i am about to use a dremel and a hammer. please someone help me.

Thanks, Jack.

Il RX8 lI 12-01-2005 10:39 PM

Trying to install a K&N maybe? I just had a friend lift up on it firmly while I replaced the filter. If you're going for full removal...I haven't done it so I'm not sure.

j9fd3s 12-02-2005 11:03 AM

push it back and yank the air box up. then you can open it

doctorr 12-03-2005 12:09 AM

After you take the engine cover off, lift the airbox out of its bottom mounts by lifting up were the accordion tube joins the airbox - about 2 inches.



Then push the whole box straight back to clear the clip were the air enters. The metal clips can now be undone and the filter can be pulled vertically out. No need to disconnect anything unless you are taking the whole box out.



The bottom mounts have rubber grommets in them, if you push them down into the radiator fans they can jam and burn out the motor - be careful. (Been there, T-shirt aquired. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...>/rolleyes.gif )

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jack 12-03-2005 04:39 PM

thanks alot! now lets see if it is as easy as it sounds.

so i pretty much remove the airbox from the grommets and then take the lid off?

i'll give it a shot!

thanks again, Jack

KaylinSS999 02-09-2006 10:34 PM

Yeah, When i do oil changes on my dad's car, i change the filter too. BUt that thing is a pain in the butt to get out. THinking about just gettin a K&N kit. WOuld be so much easier. Suggestions?

j9fd3s 02-10-2006 10:12 AM

you dont need to change the air filter that much!

treceb 02-16-2006 02:22 PM

he didnt mention how often he changes the oil either....

turborotor 03-09-2006 10:25 PM


Originally Posted by doctorr' post='783385' date='Dec 2 2005, 10:09 PM

After you take the engine cover off, lift the airbox out of its bottom mounts by lifting up were the accordion tube joins the airbox - about 2 inches.



Then push the whole box straight back to clear the clip were the air enters. The metal clips can now be undone and the filter can be pulled vertically out. No need to disconnect anything unless you are taking the whole box out.



The bottom mounts have rubber grommets in them, if you push them down into the radiator fans they can jam and burn out the motor - be careful. (Been there, T-shirt aquired. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...>/rolleyes.gif )

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Great tip dude. Now I better go check on those bottom mounts to make sure. This should be a sticky!

turborotor 03-10-2006 02:19 AM

You were correct, the bottom left grommet felt out. I used a little grease on all four and they easily went in.



I recomment everyone to use a small amount of grease on the grommet so the stud doesn't push the grommet out and make the stud just slide in.


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