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Old May 27, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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How do I loosen the air intake housing bolts to remove the part?
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Turn them counter clockwise
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The ***** just wind off. The problem comes when the retaining clips rotate in their bases. Try pushing laterally to get the clip to "grab". Try multiple directions. Can't remember if you can "stab" the clip to hold it still -- if necessary.
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I slide the tip of a screwdriver under the housing then lift up while removing the *****.
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Originally Posted by cumbercr
I slide the tip of a screwdriver under the housing then lift up while removing the *****.
This is the way to do it. Spray some PB Blaster under the plastic screw tops and then use your screwdriver, as mentioned above, to keep the bolt shaft from turning.

Once you get them off, drill and rivet the tabs to the radiator shroud to keep them from spinning in the future.
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