OEM Airbox Removal - Help!

[cmcniff]

Hi,

Bought a new induction kit, however to my shock having problems removing the small bolt/screws to remove the lid as the seem sort of seized.

I tried using a screwdriver didnt work and also a drill which didnt, as for the larger bolts actually holding the whole airbox down i cant get access to them.

I noticed there is one large gold bolt on the right and at the back quite a smaller bolt.

I was told i need a socket set and extension, i bought this will this do the job?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROLSON-TO...t=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item27c01308fd

 

[hippy43]

This thread maybe helpful for you.

http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=72005

As for seized bolts, have you tried some good old WD40?

 

[garyw]

you dont have to remove the lid of the Airbox just remove the nuts and bolts around the Airbox. And yes that socket set should do the trick :lol:

 

[cmcniff]

I believe there is a bolt on the inside of the airbox to be removed?

Will try WD-40 on the small bolts holding the lid on as they appear rusty and seized.

Biggest concern is that there is enough extension in that wee kit i bought for access to the bolts.

 

[garyw]

i removed my air box a few days ago mate and there was no bolt inside the airbox that had to be removed from my one?? i never even took the lid off at all

 

[cmcniff]

Even better, so looks like i just have to remove the large gold one on the right and the really small one at the back.

Cheers.

 

[garyw]

no problem mate its a bit tight getting the box out the engine bay but its easy enough done... good luck !