Taking out stock airbox on 2012 WRX.

ichliebemienekatze · 01-17-2013, 08:50 PM

Hey,

So I picked up a Cobb SF intake and figured I'd install it myself. This might be stupid, but how much force should I put on the damn hose to remove it? I loosened the two clamps all the way and I pulled it pretty hard as well as lifted up the half of the airbox it's connected to but it seems I can't get the damn thing off. What's going on?

I'm a dummy.

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thescreensavers · 01-17-2013, 09:02 PM

Wiggle and pull. Its just held by hose clamps.

ichliebemienekatze · 01-17-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by thescreensavers

Wiggle and pull. Its just held by hose clamps.

...I'm embarrassed.

To LA fitness I go.

JSchell1309 · 01-17-2013, 09:35 PM

Yep, its not just hangin out on there, it is fit on pretty good. The hose is made of a sort of rubber, so it has a little give. Just wiggle and pull. You think removal is hard, good luck getting it back on.

I hope you have a way to tune for your noise maker.

ichliebemienekatze · 01-17-2013, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSchell1309

Yep, its not just hangin out on there, it is fit on pretty good. The hose is made of a sort of rubber, so it has a little give. Just wiggle and pull. You think removal is hard, good luck getting it back on.

I hope you have a way to tune for your noise maker.

I currently have TP stage 2 with a catless TBE. There's also a map for the intake.

JSchell1309 · 01-17-2013, 09:52 PM

^ Good, Eric knows his ****. Also an awesome guy. Just making sure you had a Tactrix or an AP.

SenorDucK · 01-17-2013, 10:27 PM

slide a slim object like a flat screwdriver under it and pull up gently around it, it'll get much much easier..

putting it back on is easier than first time removal in my opinion. just be careful and use a wider one rather than skinny- more surface area and less likely to damage anything- honestly it is pretty durable.

Mike.J · 01-18-2013, 07:07 AM

Use a heat gun <carefully> or your "someone special's" blow dryer to warm the end of the hose.

ianto303 · 01-19-2013, 01:58 AM

Unfortunately the directions i found off cobb's site weren't the best imo. I even watched a install video on youtube but that was terrible too becuse it was played in x10 speed (fast forward). But what i thought helped a lot was i stuck a flathead between the hose and gently pry it out a little. I felt as if there was some kinda sticky stuff or glue that was holding it or maybe i was just exaggerating? But yes pulling out that hose was a pain. Just pry it gently all around the hose and pull it simultaneously. Hope this helps! GOOD LUCK!

Doobis · 01-19-2013, 10:02 AM

yea when I put on my Cobb taking off the stocker was a PITA. I was also doing it in like 25degree temps so the rubber was really hard and wouldnt budge..I had to use my heat gun to warm it all up even then it took alot of force and some sore finger tips prying it back but it finally came off

01-17-2013, 08:50 PM	#1
ichliebemienekatze Scooby Newbie Member#: 312681 Join Date: Mar 2012 Vehicle: 2012 WRX	Taking out stock airbox on 2012 WRX. Hey, So I picked up a Cobb SF intake and figured I'd install it myself. This might be stupid, but how much force should I put on the damn hose to remove it? I loosened the two clamps all the way and I pulled it pretty hard as well as lifted up the half of the airbox it's connected to but it seems I can't get the damn thing off. What's going on? I'm a dummy. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-17-2013, 09:02 PM	#2
thescreensavers Scooby Newbie Member#: 333820 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Miami Vehicle: 2013 WRX Limited WRB	Wiggle and pull. Its just held by hose clamps.

01-17-2013, 09:35 PM	#4
JSchell1309 Scooby Specialist Member#: 321321 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Kansas City, MO Vehicle: 2011 STI Snatchback The best color.	Yep, its not just hangin out on there, it is fit on pretty good. The hose is made of a sort of rubber, so it has a little give. Just wiggle and pull. You think removal is hard, good luck getting it back on. I hope you have a way to tune for your noise maker.

01-17-2013, 09:52 PM	#6
JSchell1309 Scooby Specialist Member#: 321321 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Kansas City, MO Vehicle: 2011 STI Snatchback The best color.	^ Good, Eric knows his ****. Also an awesome guy. Just making sure you had a Tactrix or an AP.

01-17-2013, 10:27 PM	#7
SenorDucK Scooby Newbie Member#: 327511 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicagoland Vehicle: 13 WRB GR EL-EWG-E85	slide a slim object like a flat screwdriver under it and pull up gently around it, it'll get much much easier.. putting it back on is easier than first time removal in my opinion. just be careful and use a wider one rather than skinny- more surface area and less likely to damage anything- honestly it is pretty durable.

01-18-2013, 07:07 AM	#8
Mike.J Scooby Newbie Member#: 174522 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: ATL Vehicle: 08 STI WRB	Use a heat gun <carefully> or your "someone special's" blow dryer to warm the end of the hose.

01-19-2013, 01:58 AM	#9
ianto303 Scooby Newbie Member#: 256863 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 2011 STI HATCH DGM	Unfortunately the directions i found off cobb's site weren't the best imo. I even watched a install video on youtube but that was terrible too becuse it was played in x10 speed (fast forward). But what i thought helped a lot was i stuck a flathead between the hose and gently pry it out a little. I felt as if there was some kinda sticky stuff or glue that was holding it or maybe i was just exaggerating? But yes pulling out that hose was a pain. Just pry it gently all around the hose and pull it simultaneously. Hope this helps! GOOD LUCK!

01-19-2013, 10:02 AM	#10
Doobis Scooby Newbie Member#: 309112 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pittsburgh PA Vehicle: 2012 WRX Sedan DGM Trq Perf Stg1 CobbSF	yea when I put on my Cobb taking off the stocker was a PITA. I was also doing it in like 25degree temps so the rubber was really hard and wouldnt budge..I had to use my heat gun to warm it all up even then it took alot of force and some sore finger tips prying it back but it finally came off