How to Remove air filter lid

[Dave1998]

I would like to dremel my stock air filter lid, but dont want to unbolt any unnecessary parts to get this lid off. Can anyone explain the process to me?
thanks. Dave

 

[corvettecrazy]

I am doing this from memory so bear with me.

First I disconnected the acordian piece on the intake from the air bridge.

then there are 2 rubber grommets that hold down the air bridge, remove them.

Undo the hold down straps, I took out the filter for more wiggle room but I dont think its really necessary.

There are 2 rubber gromet thingys that you can see if you are standing at the nose of the car (hood up) you will see them holding down the air filter lid

pull them out then go back to the front and slide the whole unit out.

Also remember to disconnect all the sensor wires and the hose that goes into the air lid area.

I hope this helps

 

[yellow_2002_germany]

You can take out the whole unit if you like, but it isn't necessary. I replaced my lid with a Z06 lid. I took out the air filter and carrier. It is easier to see the grommets corvettecrazy is talking about if you stand at the front of your car while the hood is up. If you look down the front between the hood and cover you should see them plainly. I'm not going to kid you and say it is easy, you do have to put some force into it to get the grommets off of the pins.

Installation is the reverse of the above procedure! Sounds easy, right?

 

[Dave1998]

Thanks to both for the tips. If anyone else has done this I would like to hear from them as well

Dave

 

[RC135_Tx]

Thanks to both for the tips. If anyone else has done this I would like to hear from them as well

Dave

A little WD40 on the grommets helped me. Hope the @#$% plastic clamps don't break for you like one of mine did when you replace the lid.

 

[04cmnthru]

Just put a Z06 airbox on this weekend. Agree w/Yellow 2002 and RC 135. I used masking tape on front of hood and bumper. Definitely done from the front of the car. Placed a cloth between bumper and support and, carefully using a long screw driver pried the stock airbox off of the studs. Minimal pressure was needed to pop it off the studs. WD 40 or hairspray works to help lubricate the grommets on the air box on the re-install. I like hairspray because it evaporates and I have heard that petroleum based products cause deterioration on certain rubber parts. I didn't disconnect anything but did remove the air filter and the cassette (?) that holds it. Took about 15 minutes for the whole job. By the way, if you don't want to cut the stock airbox, Fichtner Chevy sells the Z06 unit for under $45 which is significantly less that others (about $20?)

 

[Dave1998]

Besides removing the filter, are there other parts to remove prior to prying off the lid? Thanks

 

[04cmnthru]

I didn't. I just took the air filter out.

 

[Dave1998]

What was your technique for getting the air lid back on ? Can you get your hands in there to push it back on without the filter in the way?

 

[04cmnthru]

I kneeled in front of the car and fed the air box into position with my hands in between the hood and the bumper. Once the lid was in place, I slid the grommets over the studs as far as they could go. Then I worked my hands down as close to the studs as I could. Once in position, I pulled back on each side of the airbox simultaneously and the air box slid over the studs. Then I just wiggled it back and forth a few times to seat it. Once I got the box into position, I spray the grommets with a lacquer based hair spray to lubricate them I used the hair spray instead of something like WD-40 cus the hair spray evaporates.

 

[Billf6531]

Just a comment on your hair spray usage. When it evaporates, it leaves a gluey, shellac type finish behind that bonds the parts together. This makes it more difficult to remove the next time. Assuming there is a next time. WD40 is my chosen lubricant due to its sliptivity properties. YMMV.

 

[04cmnthru]

Could be w/re to hairspray - never thought about the residue issue. My concern was using a petroleum product on rubber items - largely from cautions found with "O" ring seals. It may be an unfounded concern in this case. A friend suggested using a very thin film of waterless hand cleaner as an alternative. Well, as they say, more than one way to skin a cat. Hopefully, Dave 1998 found this helpful.

 

[CSDMagred01]

Could be w/re to hairspray - never thought about the residue issue. My concern was using a petroleum product on rubber items - largely from cautions found with "O" ring seals. It may be an unfounded concern in this case. A friend suggested using a very thin film of waterless hand cleaner as an alternative. Well, as they say, more than one way to skin a cat. Hopefully, Dave 1998 found this helpful.

I suggest some white lithium based grease spray. WD40 may eat the rubber, while spray lithium will not run or dry out and won't degrade the rubber.

 

[04cmnthru]

Hi CSDMagRed01- Thanks for the tip. Question for you - I have Z06 screens to install but want to make them functional. Any tips on cutting the solid plastic fog light shrouds? What did you use to cut them? Did you leave them on the car? Did you remove the plastic pan under the car so that shavings would fall out?

By the way, have many of the same mods you have - but I have the Z06 Ti exhaust too. Its a great compromise over stock and the tips look great.

 

[CSDMagred01]

Hi CSDMagRed01- Thanks for the tip. Question for you - I have Z06 screens to install but want to make them functional. Any tips on cutting the solid plastic fog light shrouds? What did you use to cut them? Did you leave them on the car? Did you remove the plastic pan under the car so that shavings would fall out?

By the way, have many of the same mods you have - but I have the Z06 Ti exhaust too. Its a great compromise over stock and the tips look great.

I used a dremel tool with high speed cutting tool. It doesn't generate shavings like a saw would and it's a more precise tool. I just used some painter's edging tape around the painted surface just in case I got a bit sloppy and touched the paint. I cut with the black shrouds in place and left the fogs in place. Then vacuumed the inside. I had to cut the mounting hole off the screens to get a flush fit, but I wasn't using them anyway. The whole process took less than 30 minutes. They've been on 2 years now.

I have been eyeing Ti take offs on e-bay but can justify the cost. I just did sound deadening and Euro tail lights. Plus I've got the "other" screens (brake, side, rear) sitting in a box waiting to go on. Nice upgrade though!

 

[04cmnthru]

Thanks. Appreciate the info and will use the Dremel tool. Look forward to your updates on your web site. On the sound deadening, did you go the Frost King route?

 

[CSDMagred01]

Thanks. Appreciate the info and will use the Dremel tool. Look forward to your updates on your web site. On the sound deadening, did you go the Frost King route?

I went the Frost King route last year, putting it between the outer wheel wells and the inner. Stuffed the empty area around the fuel filler with fiberglass batting, etc. I was still not satisfied. I just installed Second Skin de-amplifier and a layer of Quiet Car liquid both on the inside under the carpet. A very significant improvement. I plan to do the same treatment to the front wheel wells when I go in to install the side fender screens.