removing engine cowling

Way2Fast · 05-05-2006, 11:23 PM

Does anyone know how to remove the plastic cowling that covers the engine? I don't want to force anything and i can not see what holds it on. In the front their appears to be a bracket with rubber mounts, but it doesn't look like it can be removed. When I installed the CAI I had to splice a piece of the new hose, contained in the kit, into the existing CV fitting becuse I couldn't get the cowling off. There must be an easy way.

SaturnTech · 05-06-2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Way2Fast

Does anyone know how to remove the plastic cowling that covers the engine? I don't want to force anything and i can not see what holds it on. In the front their appears to be a bracket with rubber mounts, but it doesn't look like it can be removed. When I installed the CAI I had to splice a piece of the new hose, contained in the kit, into the existing CV fitting becuse I couldn't get the cowling off. There must be an easy way.

Remove the oil cap and the cover should pull up. You may need to give it a firm tug. That rubber mount is part of the cover. It attaches to a stud. I believe there are 2 of these. The one you see in the front and one in the rear. When reinstalling it line up the holes in the rubber with the studs and the oil fill neck. This cover is removed for oil filter access as well.

brentil · 05-07-2006, 03:27 PM

You shouldn't have to remove the oil cap. Just grab it on either side and pull up. It's very simple.

Way2Fast · 05-07-2006, 10:32 PM

Thanks Guys............I didn't want to force it and then get that sick feeling in the stomache if something broke !

brentil · 05-07-2006, 10:56 PM

I would like to clarify I meant "shouldn't" and not should. You can remove the engine cover with the oil cap in place.

05-05-2006, 11:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Way2Fast First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Melbourne Beach, FL Posts: 276 My Photos: (0)	removing engine cowling Does anyone know how to remove the plastic cowling that covers the engine? I don't want to force anything and i can not see what holds it on. In the front their appears to be a bracket with rubber mounts, but it doesn't look like it can be removed. When I installed the CAI I had to splice a piece of the new hose, contained in the kit, into the existing CV fitting becuse I couldn't get the cowling off. There must be an easy way.

05-07-2006, 03:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
brentil Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FL Posts: 2,349 My Photos: (90)	You shouldn't have to remove the oil cap. Just grab it on either side and pull up. It's very simple. __________________ 2006 Solstice, Mysterious [sold] - Born Sept 8th, 2005 2007 Solstice GXP, Mean - Born Nov 17th, 2006 Last edited by brentil : 05-07-2006 at 10:56 PM.

05-07-2006, 10:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
brentil Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FL Posts: 2,349 My Photos: (90)	I would like to clarify I meant "shouldn't" and not should. You can remove the engine cover with the oil cap in place. __________________ 2006 Solstice, Mysterious [sold] - Born Sept 8th, 2005 2007 Solstice GXP, Mean - Born Nov 17th, 2006

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05-07-2006, 10:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Way2Fast First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Melbourne Beach, FL Posts: 276 My Photos: (0)	Thanks Guys............I didn't want to force it and then get that sick feeling in the stomache if something broke !

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