newbie question [Archive] - Chevy TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer SS and GMC Envoy Forum

duff76

11-09-2005, 10:42 AM

Hello all. I have a dumb question. I tried to change the air filter in my 02 Envoy SLE which we just got two weeks ago and so far I love it. Is there two or three bolts that hold the airbox cover on? It was getting dark last night when I attempted to take it apart and I can only see to bolts that hold it on but I can't budge it. I am fairly mechanically inclined and I sell auto parts for a living so I know where I can get the parts at a reasonable price.:laugh: I am just putting in a stock replacement for now and will think about a CAI come spring. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Rob

11-09-2005, 10:53 AM

Three bolts. Lower right hand corner, lower left hand corner, and up in the middle near the intake tube.

duff76

11-09-2005, 11:13 AM

Thanks. The one I didn't see was the lower left hand. I'll have another look tonight. On the two I did see they were both stripped so I replaced them with some nice stainless ones.

Jman423

11-09-2005, 12:29 PM

Thanks. The one I didn't see was the lower left hand. I'll have another look tonight. On the two I did see they were both stripped so I replaced them with some nice stainless ones.
First, welcome to the site :cool:

That bolt that you were unable to see is a pain to get to, so get your socket extension ready :m2:

Blulytes

11-09-2005, 12:33 PM

First, welcome to the site :cool:

That bolt that you were unable to see is a pain to get to, so get your socket extension ready :m2:

Or a very very long screwdriver!

Jman423

11-09-2005, 12:35 PM

Or a very very long screwdriver!
Yeah, thats true, I forgot that the stock box had screws, my Volant has the bolts... :o

dach95

11-09-2005, 03:53 PM

A regular philips head driver is fine just stick it in and get a feel of the screw heads locking in and loosing it. I do it blindly all the time... It's tight in the, but just wiggle the box a bit out.

ScarabEpic22

11-09-2005, 10:08 PM

Jman thanks for the heads up about the Volant having bolts, not screws. I think I am going to need to make a small repair kit to mount somewhere in my TB so I can do simple things if I break down. A socket, extension, a phillips and regular screwdrivers, and sockets and the like.

duff76

11-10-2005, 11:31 AM

Thanks for the help. I got it out last night, no problem once I knew what to look for. I think that it still had the original air filter in it though.:o I would think that should help the old mpg.