Got my sled back from the recall. Don't trust the dealer much so I gave it a good look over. Sure enough I see the air box is not installed right, just sitting in there but not actually on the air horns of the throttle bodies. So after I cursed out the dealer I gave it a try. Do you think I could get them on ???? no f-ing way. What's the secret?? Can get one on but not both, no room to reach in, not sure how the heck you do it.
09 800 Airbox install ???????
- Thread starter GKR
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I pry up on the carbs to get it started. Remember, it has to be far enough forward to slide down past the bracket with the strap.
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The airbox is 2 piece. I think I took it apart and replaced it in 2 pieces. It is connected (top to bottom / boots) with a plastic push dart. used a gasket scraper to shear off the dart then pulled it out in 2 pieces. Going back, I put on the lower and clamped it to the throttle bodies then aligned the upper, set the lock tabs and used a small pry bar to push in a new plastic dart that I got at Napa. Should be a snap. EW
This is where the dart was
I slid the gasket scraper down like this (when it was in the sled) to shear off the head, then a bent pick to push out the rest.
Release the locking tabs
Then she comes apart like this. Lots more room in 2 pieces.
This is where the dart was
I slid the gasket scraper down like this (when it was in the sled) to shear off the head, then a bent pick to push out the rest.
Release the locking tabs
Then she comes apart like this. Lots more room in 2 pieces.
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09 air box isn't the same as the 08. It is a one peice air box, try heating up the boots with a heat gun and use very little grease.
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Yes they are a pain i have worked on a few that other dealers worked on and didnt have the air box in all the way. Here is my tip, Make sure clamps are loose enough.Spray some loosening oil on your finger and wipe on the inside of the rubber then slip one side in at a time. Hope it helps!!!
Yes they are a pain i have worked on a few that other dealers worked on and didnt have the air box in all the way. Here is my tip, Make sure clamps are loose enough.Spray some loosening oil on your finger and wipe on the inside of the rubber then slip one side in at a time. Hope it helps!!!
yep 09's arnt 2 peice like the 08's..eric..leave the dart out next time.it wont move without it..as for the 09..I loosen the throttle body clamps on the engine side...tip the throttle bodies forward and slip the box in..if the boots dont pop right on I use a dull tipped 90* booger picker to gently hook and pull the boots around the throttle body...
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Uhhh......Never mind, talk amongst yourselves. I switched to an intercooler a while back, that is my suggestion. lol. EW
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