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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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Default Remove Air Filter cover?

I purchased a Z06 air filter front cover and now want to install it in my C5. Only problem is that I can't get the old one off ! Got the two straps loose, but there seems to be some screws at the bottom of the cover that I can't get to. I did a search, but didn't see any instructions on how to remove the old box..

I think I've seen these instructions somewhere on the forum, but can't find them now that I need them ..

Can anyone help?

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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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They are rubber grommets. Just pull the bottom of the box away from the nose.
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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When I remove mine, I just remove the whole system up to the TB. It is kinda a PITA but I cant seem to just remove the lid only.
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
They are rubber grommets. Just pull the bottom of the box away from the nose.
Thanks for quick reply! I'll run out and check it out...

Again, thanks,

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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Default Help received... Thanks all

Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
They are rubber grommets. Just pull the bottom of the box away from the nose.
Thanks all... I was having trouble getting the bottom part off. After I took the air filter out, had some more room to work and saw how the bottom was attached... Was thinking it was attached to same structure as top, but it's (as you said) attached to the structure on the nose...

As usual, it's easy to "walk on water" after you know where the "rocks" are located!

Thanks, again.. Now all I have to do is go out and let the computer adjust..

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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JCR_Indy
Thanks all... I was having trouble getting the bottom part off. After I took the air filter out, had some more room to work and saw how the bottom was attached... Was thinking it was attached to same structure as top, but it's (as you said) attached to the structure on the nose...

As usual, it's easy to "walk on water" after you know where the "rocks" are located!

Thanks, again.. Now all I have to do is go out and let the computer adjust..

JCR_Indy
Thanks for asking JC could see those but didn't want to break anything cause couldn't see it they were just supposed to pop off....
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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As usual, it's easy to "walk on water" after you know where the "rocks" are located!

Got that right! Congrats on your install!
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