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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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. )

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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

 

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?

 

you dont need to change the air filter that much!

 

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

 

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

 

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.