I went to check on the air filter today for the first time. Recently got the car. When I saw the screws they looked almost stripped, rusted, oxidized. I was thinking, that ain't good, but lets see if I get lucky that they can still be unscrewed.

I pushed down and went slow, no good. The screw head started to give way and now it's totally stripped.

What are my options now? How to I get these screws out? The other 2 screws aren't in much better shape either. I'd like to be able to change my air filter.

 

Were you using a screw driver or hex socket? They are 8 mm hex.

 

screw driver..I didn't notice they were a hex head also. I'll go check

 

Thanks, I got it out with a hex.

 

Good deal! And go easy when you retighten them. It's easy to over tighten those screws.

 

You can replace those screws. They are ~$2.40 each and the part number is 90091-P36-000.

 

TY, never knew they sold those

 

^my airbox had a screw break off in it and I had to oder a new bottom peice and 4 screws....

 

Yeah, I was thinking those screws dont' come out.

What was the cost ordering the bottom piece?

 

under $50

 

Parts are a lot cheaper online. OEMAcuraParts.com is the best by far. Here is a link to the parts for the 05. I think 07-08 are different:

http://www.acurapartswarehouse.com/P...gPicture=False

 

^ some dealers will match online prices White Bear Acura does for me at least....