The "nut" isn't actually screwed on. Just get a good grip around the
bottom of the airbox and yank straight up. The bolt in the fender will
stay, the nut will pop off and stay in the box.
jay & dana wrote on Saturday 26 May 2001 08:28 pm:
> I just picked this up today for my 97, 318, woohoo!!!
> In the instructions it says to loosen and remove the nut that secures the
> air box base. HOW? This thing just keeps turning and doesn't come off.
> According to the instructions I have to use this air box mounting stud,
> when
> installing the FIPK. It also says to pull firmly upward on the air box
> base
> and remove. Will the bolt in the fender that held the stock air box in
> place stay there if I just yank on the stock base?
>
> Thanks for any advice on my dilemma.
> Jay
>
> I think the stock air hat looks better. And since this is all bolted down
> from engine to body, won't engine torque or twist affect how this lasts,
> i.e. cracking etc..
>
>
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