[Z06] How To Remove Airbox?
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Heel & Toe
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How To Remove Airbox?
Does anyone know where I can find a step by step proceedure (with pictures) on how to remove my 2004 Z06 airbox. Seems like it may be difficult, is it removed from underneath with the car on ramps?
Thank You.
Thank You.
Safety Car
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From: Insert Wittty Comment here
Do it from the top. The box is attached to the two rubber grommets on the front frame. They just slip on. Its a tight fit, but you can either wrestle them off, or use a pry bar of some sort. The first time you take them off they are a bit tough.
Safety Car
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From: San Diego, CA "leaf" "tee" "e"
J-Rod's instructions are better, but here's how I remember it:
1. cuss
2. cuss
3. cuss, cuss, cuss
4. CUSSSS, CUSSS, CUSSING CUSS!
....
30. #$(*&#$(*, #@$&)@$&, %&^)@@)(%(!!!!!!!!!!
And then I was done.
1. cuss
2. cuss
3. cuss, cuss, cuss
4. CUSSSS, CUSSS, CUSSING CUSS!
....
30. #$(*&#$(*, #@$&)@$&, %&^)@@)(%(!!!!!!!!!!
And then I was done.
Racer
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From: Valley Alabama
Originally Posted by leaftye
J-Rod's instructions are better, but here's how I remember it:
1. cuss
2. cuss
3. cuss, cuss, cuss
4. CUSSSS, CUSSS, CUSSING CUSS!
....
30. #$(*&#$(*, #@$&)@$&, %&^)@@)(%(!!!!!!!!!!
And then I was done.
1. cuss
2. cuss
3. cuss, cuss, cuss
4. CUSSSS, CUSSS, CUSSING CUSS!
....
30. #$(*&#$(*, #@$&)@$&, %&^)@@)(%(!!!!!!!!!!
And then I was done.
Those are actually pretty accurate instructions. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Novi MI
CI 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 Vet
CI-X Auto-X Champ (street tires)
Cruise-In IX AutoX Winner
Be very careful not to drop the rubber grommets.
They are very difficult to find, if they drop down the front of the car.
I have replaced an airbox, in the parking lot, at a Cruise-In.
They are very difficult to find, if they drop down the front of the car.
I have replaced an airbox, in the parking lot, at a Cruise-In.
Last edited by 01Pewter; Mar 23, 2005 at 12:39 PM.
Drifting
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From: Katy TX
St. Jude Donor '12
Careful with the electrical plug. I broke off one of the connectors. Look at it carefully and you will see that you have to push down the center portion (where the little lock is) and then pull it apart. I know - poorly written, but you will see it.
Careful with the metal clamps that hold the box together. If you undo them, then they will pop up in the air, and on my car flip to the outside of the hood where they could scratch.
As for pulling the box free of the gromets - pull directly back to the firewall - no upward motion. I found that worked best. It will pop free.
Good luck.
chris
Careful with the metal clamps that hold the box together. If you undo them, then they will pop up in the air, and on my car flip to the outside of the hood where they could scratch.
As for pulling the box free of the gromets - pull directly back to the firewall - no upward motion. I found that worked best. It will pop free.
Good luck.
chris
Drifting
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From: Syracuse NY
Airbox removal
Sorry I don't have the site,
But if you look for halltech's website (I googled it) then go under stinger installation instructions you will find a pdf with photos. It makes it quite easy. Just be sure to drape the side of the car with a towel or blanket or you may scratch up the surface.
But if you look for halltech's website (I googled it) then go under stinger installation instructions you will find a pdf with photos. It makes it quite easy. Just be sure to drape the side of the car with a towel or blanket or you may scratch up the surface.
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From: King George VA
This may not be perfect, but is close:
- Disconnect MAF electrical connection (it has a little gray lock that needs to be pulled back)
- Remove clamp and pull off air tube on driver's side of airbox
- Unscrew clamp holding airbridge to throttle body
- Pop airbridge off the top of the two grommets on top of the radiator shroud
- Go to front of car and reach hands down in front of airbox and push it rearwards from bumper - it is held on by two rubber grommets to the back of the front bumper
When these two grommets are loose, the entire airbox, maf and airbridge assembly can easily be lifted out of the car and worked on.
- Disconnect MAF electrical connection (it has a little gray lock that needs to be pulled back)
- Remove clamp and pull off air tube on driver's side of airbox
- Unscrew clamp holding airbridge to throttle body
- Pop airbridge off the top of the two grommets on top of the radiator shroud
- Go to front of car and reach hands down in front of airbox and push it rearwards from bumper - it is held on by two rubber grommets to the back of the front bumper
When these two grommets are loose, the entire airbox, maf and airbridge assembly can easily be lifted out of the car and worked on.
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