S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B5 Audi S4 & RS4 produced from 1998-2002

whats everyone secret to getting the back clip ON the air box?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-06-2008, 08:23 AM
  #1  
AudiWorld Super User
Thread Starter
 
iNfiNkC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Posts: 2,331
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

whats everyone secret to getting the back clip ON the air box?
Old 02-06-2008, 08:26 AM
  #2  
Junior Member
 
DocSlowMiniPerson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,679
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Removing the air box from the car.
Old 02-06-2008, 08:32 AM
  #3  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
Jay::01-S4@SLW Racin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,107
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

or airbox delete mod
Old 02-06-2008, 08:34 AM
  #4  
AudiWorld Super User
 
Bracketracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 15,505
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

long screwdriver used as a lever. Oh, and fasten that clip first
Old 02-06-2008, 08:36 AM
  #5  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
S4_NE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,253
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Re: 2nd that
Old 02-06-2008, 08:42 AM
  #6  
Member
 
S4_Cinci (I S'edTFA)'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 6,211
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default 3rd that - it's possible to get it on if you don't fasten it first, but it is a total PITA unless

you fasten that one first. Curved prybar FTW.
Old 02-06-2008, 08:46 AM
  #7  
Junior Member
 
Mandingo®'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 516
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Removing the airbox from the car.
Old 02-06-2008, 08:54 AM
  #8  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
S4Dean's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,237
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Use a coat hanger bent to fit the clip to grab the clip and then a screwdriver with your other hand

to push it in place. Pretty easy.
Old 02-06-2008, 09:05 AM
  #9  
AudiWorld Super User
 
Marx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,328
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

really skinny hands...
Old 02-06-2008, 09:15 AM
  #10  
Member
 
visintainer  [vis]'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,534
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

2nd just take it out. way easier


Quick Reply: whats everyone secret to getting the back clip ON the air box?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:21 PM.