snow guard removal

23250 kilometer

The stock intake is very good and only needs a high performance filter and the snow guard removed to match most aftermarket intakes. What this will give you is a little more sound of the turbo. You can always put the snow guard back after if you want afterwards if you change your mind. If you live in a region that has snow and slush you may want to refrain from removing this.

Disconnect the intake pipe from the box by using a pair of pliers to loosen the clamp and slide out the intake box

Now remove the air filter, if you don't know how to do, go in this section Air Filter

Now you should see the snow guard that was below the filter. There are four points all the way around in the middle-ish on each side of the snow guard where its snug. I took a pair of pliers and pull straight up on the drivers side one to loosen it.

Now remove the snow guard

The air box without the snow guard, now you see know more restriction for the air filter

Reverse closing up everything and you are all set.