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Old 01-29-2012, 03:21 PM
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how do you remove the plastic clips on the air intake in order to access the throttle body?

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Old 01-29-2012, 03:34 PM
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i take a flathead screwdriver an slightly pry out on the front part of the little clip part
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ok, got the clips off, now, do i just pull up on the tube to lift it off? its really stuck on there and I dont want to tear it
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yeah... or give a slight twist to break it loose and then pull up.
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lol you wont tear it just wiggle, twist, and pull on it
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lol you wont tear it just wiggle, twist, and pull on it
who knows....maybe he is having Chuck Norris take it off for him.
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lol maybe and cheetos i take a pair of channellocks just to squeeze it a couple more clicks while putting it back on unless chuck norris puts it back on for ya lol
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