Air Box Screws - A Decent Substitute?

Mark R · 12-31-2020, 11:29 AM

I find it difficult to remove some of the 5 air box screws that hold the air filter in place because of the angle, and the screwdriver sometimes slips a bit when unscrewing them. Thus the heads are slightly mangled. I thought I would just get another set, but the dealer priced them at $18 each!

I can't even find them on GM parts sites.

Does anyone know of a decent substitute for these screws, maybe with an allen head instead?

Thanks for your help.

Mark R.
Albuquerque, NM

hawk02 · 12-31-2020, 01:02 PM

I don't have any suggestions for substitute screws. However, when I need to remove the top of my airbox, I use this long neck Phillips screwdriver I bought at Lowes. Really helps to get that back corner screw out and in.

Mark R · 12-31-2020, 01:08 PM

I should get one of those.

Jaxcam02 · 12-31-2020, 08:13 PM

It may be easier just to take the whole damn box out to get that last screw lol

Mark R · 12-31-2020, 08:30 PM

This is the only vehicle I own that does not have tool-less air filter access.

Stephen12ZL1 · 12-31-2020, 08:32 PM

long shank phillips screwdriver works best. If you do remove the whole box (pull straight up and it will pop out of the grommets) watch the rubber grommets (3) as they can stick on the plastic dowels or fall out completely. Place the grommets back in the metal receivers and press down making sure each dowel pops into place.

joekd · 01-01-2021, 01:39 PM

Funny, I can get all of the ones on my 18 SS just fine using my cordless dewalt driver

Yes you need to have the perfect angle for the last one in the back but I have had it on and off several times, never an issue

Jaxcam02 · 01-01-2021, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by joekd

Funny, I can get all of the ones on my 18 SS just fine using my cordless dewalt driver

Yes you need to have the perfect angle for the last one in the back but I have had it on and off several times, never an issue

This was my technique before I dropped one of the screws into Narnia. I had to take the driver's wheel off and a bendable extended magnet to find it.

az4783054 · 01-01-2021, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaxcam02

This was my technique before I dropped one of the screws into Narnia. I had to take the driver's wheel off and a bendable extended magnet to find it.

Either magnetize the tool or stuff a rag down beneath the air box. I lost fasteners and sockets in my Silverados and Corvettes until the obvious occurred to me.

joekd · 01-01-2021, 03:59 PM

Actually I use the drill to loosen them until they are sticking up then pull off the whole cover and fully remove once off the car

Jaxcam02 · 01-01-2021, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by az4783054

Either magnetize the tool or stuff a rag down beneath the air box. I lost fasteners and sockets in my Silverados and Corvettes until the obvious occurred to me.

I just went to the rotofab so I don't have to deal with it anymore lol.

az4783054 · 01-01-2021, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaxcam02

I just went to the rotofab so I don't have to deal with it anymore lol.

Good for you! Support our local businesses here in northern AZ.

Mark R · 01-01-2021, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaxcam02

I just went to the rotofab so I don't have to deal with it anymore lol.

You want to sell me a couple of airbox screws?

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-02-2021, 06:58 AM

try Fastenal...they seem to have everything

12-31-2020, 11:29 AM	#1
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 948	Air Box Screws - A Decent Substitute? I find it difficult to remove some of the 5 air box screws that hold the air filter in place because of the angle, and the screwdriver sometimes slips a bit when unscrewing them. Thus the heads are slightly mangled. I thought I would just get another set, but the dealer priced them at $18 each! I can't even find them on GM parts sites. Does anyone know of a decent substitute for these screws, maybe with an allen head instead? Thanks for your help. Mark R. Albuquerque, NM

12-31-2020, 01:02 PM	#2
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,279 View My Garage	I don't have any suggestions for substitute screws. However, when I need to remove the top of my airbox, I use this long neck Phillips screwdriver I bought at Lowes. Really helps to get that back corner screw out and in. Attached Images __________________

12-31-2020, 08:13 PM	#4
Jaxcam02 Drives: 2017 Silverado/2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Jax/Palatka FL Posts: 1,090	It may be easier just to take the whole damn box out to get that last screw lol __________________

12-31-2020, 08:32 PM	#6
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	long shank phillips screwdriver works best. If you do remove the whole box (pull straight up and it will pop out of the grommets) watch the rubber grommets (3) as they can stick on the plastic dowels or fall out completely. Place the grommets back in the metal receivers and press down making sure each dowel pops into place. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-02-2021, 06:58 AM	#14
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	try Fastenal...they seem to have everything __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

12-31-2020, 01:08 PM	#3
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 948	I should get one of those.

12-31-2020, 08:30 PM	#5
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 948	This is the only vehicle I own that does not have tool-less air filter access.

01-01-2021, 01:39 PM	#7
joekd Drives: 2018 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CT Posts: 449	Funny, I can get all of the ones on my 18 SS just fine using my cordless dewalt driver Yes you need to have the perfect angle for the last one in the back but I have had it on and off several times, never an issue

01-01-2021, 03:59 PM	#10
joekd Drives: 2018 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CT Posts: 449	Actually I use the drill to loosen them until they are sticking up then pull off the whole cover and fully remove once off the car

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