Removing air filter from vortech box

[sacky07]

Sorry to ask such a stupid question, but i cant seem to find an easy way to remove the air filter from the vortech air box. I know many setups have been switched to cold air in the fender but mine hasnt. I can see my filter and its nasty. Do I need to loosen the clamp and pull the accourdian style tube off the mass air? This is what i have been trying to do but that sucker is glued on there or something. Im afraid Im going to break the mass air try to pry that tube off. Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[VibrantRedGT]

Are you talking about this (see picture)? If so, unclamp the dryer hose from the meter and unhook the connector off the meter itself. Then you can pull the Vortech box, filter, MAF, the entire unit from the car. It's a pain because the box is jammed in there pretty good. Once removed you will see how it's assembled. Basically there is a clamp on the inside of the Vortch box holding the MAF in place. Your best bet is buying a power pipe and getting the MAF / Air Filter in the fender for cooler air (see second picture). UPR plastic power pipe, $115 from Rick91GT here on the forums.

 

[sacky07]

I cant get the big silicon hose thats at the end of the dryer hose off the meter. Its really stuck. Is there any solvents i can use the help loosen it it up, something that wont harm the meter. Im afraid ill break the meter trying to get the hose off.