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Anyone know how to remove the airbox clips from the lower portion of the airbox w/o having to remove the entire lower portion from the car to do so? I have a broken one (see pic) and can't seem to figure out how to remove it w/o having to take the entire assembly out of the engine compartment to get a better look and so I don't unnecessarily break something.

Oh, I STFA and came up blank on 2.8 airboxes and 1.8T ones didn't talk about clip replacement.

Indy

Just unbolt it from the Mass Air flow sensor and unclip it from the top. Then after you have the top out of the car and the filter out. There is a bolt on the fender side holding it in, just that one bolt that I know of. Just wiggle the bottom around alittle and it will pop free. Once you have it out, you should be able to get a better look at how to remove the clip. I would do all this for you but I am sick and it is dam cold out side right now. I wish you luck.

JAFO

on my 97 1.8T the engine cover is held on by the same type on connectors. if yours is the same it may help show you how they come off. or try this:: push the clip top away from the box and then down until it touchess the box upside down. at this point pushing the clip straight down may release it. good luck.

A4inANP

your clip looks broken, there is a hinge on the bottom, just stick something uner the top and pry

99.5A4QM

it isnt hard to take the box out of 2.8 took me 5 min

Matt2.8.. Evoluzione

unscrew the ones around the MAF. Oddly enough, it looks intimidating, but it's easy. Good luck!