Airbox removal question - 2010 800 RMK

[go high fast]

sled is 2010 rmk 800. I have disconnected black rubber strap. I have removed the air temp sensor since I couldn't get it unplugged until it was removed and I have removed the other thing that is needlessly screwed to the airbox. I have loosened the hose clamps attaching the airbox to the throttle bodies and appear to be at a standstill. F'er does not want to come off.

Here are my questions: 1 – am i okay just loosening the hose clamps or should they be fully released to remove the airbox? 2 - do the rubber boots stay on the throttle body or do they remove with the airbox?

thank you guys.

one last little area of confusion I have is the reference to a one-piece airbox. I don't have a PhD but it sure as hell looks like more than one piece to me?

 

[Khellnd]

Loosen your Clamps a lot, rubber had to pull over a small lip on the Throttle body. Boots will stay with the airbox. Mine is a 2 piece airbox ss well. If the boots don't want to go back on the Clamps may be too tight yet.

 

[retiredpop]

Push the top of the airbox toward the engine quite forcefully and at the same time lift up on the back of the airbox. It will release from the throttle bodies. Unclip the fuel filter from the airbox. I have a 2010 and it is a one piece airbox.

 

[go high fast]

Got it. Thank you! Airbox boots and clamps removed with the airbox and still certainly looks like two pieces to me. In fact the SLP airhorn kit started to separate the two halves. Here we go with zip ties, silicone, and duct tape I guess. If this thing would run with air pods I would move to air pods in a second. Thanks for all the assistance. I appreciate the help.

 

[sconnierider]

air box tips

I found that reassembly goes a lot smoother when the airbox is warm. I brought it in the house to get the temp up before trying to fit it on, you want the rubber boots to flex a bit. I also used a smear of a product called "sil-glide" which is a lube for reassembly. Like rubber part KY as it were.

Make sure you clean the surface of the airbox before sealing it up otherwise your efforts will just peel off in a few months.

 

[go high fast]

I am going to clean it, warm it and lube the **** out of it before putting it back on. Complete P I a.