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how the hell do you.... airbox clip!
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 3:05 pm
by fil
just changed the plugs well 3 airbox side, the rain stopped play, but how do you get to the back airbox clip, my arms aint that fat!
what a pain, have left it uncliped at the mo, i just cant get it back on, tried levering it on with a screewdriver, but there just aint any room to do it.
still at lease the otherside with washer bottle looks less of a pain!
still smiling tho

Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:12 pm
by nickb834
It's a right pain that clip!
I found that doing that one first with a screwdriver, and then the others was the best technique.
Still a sod though

Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:36 pm
by fil
cheers , will give it ago, got the other 3 plugs done, raining again now

Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:07 pm
by shineydave
yup, i had trouble with that little number too, i also attached it first, helps if you push down on the airbox lid and fortunately i have dainty little gurly hands so i managed to get a finger on it, just.
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:54 pm
by Philws4
Out of interest Fil what make plugs did you fit?
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:05 pm
by fil
NGK laser platinum PFR6Q
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 9:07 pm
by jimbogrey
Trying to separate the two halves of the airbox in situ is way too fiddly so I find it is better to remove the box complete and open it up outside the car.
Jimbo
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:10 am
by tartan_rob
I used to do the awkward clips first but totally removing makes more sense.
R
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:04 pm
by ronaldmacdonald
lol, i remember that beeeeaaaatch of a clip, it was such a knuckle grazing knightmare in fact that I just left it unhinged - to no ill effect
i think the way to do it is do that clip first as has been said - i tried that way as well and failed...
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:50 am
by UKS4APR1
Use a bit of sturdy wire or coat hanger....
yank it up into place
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:04 pm
by fil
time too make a new tool for the tool box

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:00 pm
by jimbogrey
I am still confused as to why you would need to undo the air box clips in situ. I presume that you have already undone the MAF and unclipped the various sensors and pipes befor you undo the clips If so then it is simply a matter of undoing one nut and the entire airbox just lifts out. give it a go you wont believe how easy it is.............or am I missing the point?
Jimbo
PS Whilst its out you can drill lots of holes in it!!
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 5:46 am
by fil
I left the maf and everything attached, just needed to move it out the way for spark plug access