Airbox removal

[frank c]

I was trying to remove the airbox in the wing but can't get the top screw (12 o'clock) in wheel arch out.

The screw on the liner just seems to keep turning.

Can anyone give some advice on how to remove it..

 

Cheers

Frank 

[chris_c201]

I think its likely to be a clip rather than a screw, one of the ones that you should make a half turn on and that releases the outer prongs of the clip....

If so if you put a straight screw driver kinda wedged under the screw head and then do the half turn it should prise up allowing you to unclip it.....

This is assuming it is a plastic screw.....

HTH

[frank c]

Thanks Chris...

It was that long ago when i tried it , i can't remember mate..

I'll have a look and see.....[Y]

 

Frank

[frank c]

Any other advice for doing this ??

[frank c]

Has anyone removed this before ?????

 

Frank

[oz *sti*]

try this frank it to replace the standard for a after market but tells you how to take the air box off - scroll down a little then off you go [].

http://stefanostadal.homedns.org/car_maint..._the_air_filter

hope this helps,

Alan

[AlanG]

Just use a small (thin) flat blade screwdriver Frank to prise it down and out. When putting them back in, fit the socket part into the liner and press the plug part (screw bit) into the socket.

I've never used a screwdriver to screw them out. The retainers are only cheap bits of plastic.

If the retainers are the flush type that look like pop rivets, press the centre part straight through the hole then spend 10 minutes trying to find where it went if you've popped it out too hard.. ... Don't bother trying to prise them out towards you, waste of time.

[frank c]

Hi Alan,

There is a bolt about 12 o'clock on the wheel arch liner that keeps turning when i try to remove it..

Do i need to remove this ..if so how do i get round this problem ??

 

cheers

Frank

[AlanG]

Prise a small flat blade screwdriver between the screw and the surround and peel it down. They're not really screws as such though they have a crosshead on them for a screwdriver. When you put them back in just press the "screw" back into the hole.

 

If you're taking all of the airbox assembly out, then yes, the arch liner has to come down to make way for removal.

Also notice that there is a 6mm screw up inside the arch as well. Use a 10mm socket to take it out.

[AlanG]

Re-read your reply.. if you're talking about the bolt i just mentioned which needs a socket to remove, then try and insert a flat blade screwdiver behind the head of the bolt. When you unscrew the bolt apply pressure with the screwdriver to help it on its' way.

It's more of a self tapping screw than an ordinary M6 threaded screw, so if you want, you can try and pull the bolt down with pliers as you turn a bit at a time. You don't *really* need that screw as such as far as holding the arch liner in place

[frank c]

I'll have a good look later Alan and let you know how i get on..and yes i'm removing the airbox in the wing..(Andy F said it would be advisable)

The last time i looked i thought it was a bolt but don't remember it having a slot for a screwdriver.....[:$]

I remember the plastic clips on the liner but i'm sure i had a problem with the 12 o'clock bolt..so just put the wheel back on to try again later.

Frank.

[frank c]

Thanks again Alan...

Always very helpful...[Y]

 

Frank