[dcobb]

Regarding the OEM Air box mod, someone (and I'll do it if time permits) should consolidate into an easy step by step post. But for now, see these links... The mod is ~$5 for the two caps needed and time wise it took me 1-2 hours, but I like to take my time when doing unfamiliar mods

Josh's original thread - http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/s...ead.php?t=4672

Useful link on an Xterra site which Josh found (Post #8 on the thread above), has some good details - http://www.xterraownersclub.com/cgi-...;f=70;t=000190

My thread, which may have some additional details, start from about post #7 onward - http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/s...ead.php?t=5183

 

[dcobb]

joshuatest, i was reading your old thread about the airbox mod and you said that for the fender resonator, you just removed the little plastic tube going between the box and the resonator, im just curious if i could just do that, i really dont think i could get my inner fender out, my trucks a little bit old, soooo rust is common and id prolly snap bolts

also, did you do like a filter over that hole?

I don't remember that little plastic tube Josh is referring to, maybe mine just came out with the resonator and I didn't notice. In any case you can remove that rubber barrier in the fender pretty easily as it's just those snap clips and short screws that hold it in. Hopefully you won't break any pulling them out but that part is pretty easy. Then when it comes to the fender resonator, if you can at least get the first forward bolt out which is underneath the air box itself, then if you can't get the rear one out, which is a pain, then simply grab hold of that resonator and rip that SOB out, cause I guarantee you you'll never get it back in once it's out. Then just put back that rubber liner and you're done. There's no filter needed cause that area is pretty well protected from dirt & such, yet it makes for a good breathing hole

Oh and Josh, it's really good to have you back! The forum has missed your wisdom Obi Wan

 

[dcobb]

someone do a write up on how to change a taillight, i hve seen that asked a few times LOL

This is quite simple...

1. Each taillight is held in by two bolts (don't recall the size offhand).
2. These bolts are located on the sides of the bed at the end where the taillights are, one is above the other. Finding and accessing them is the trickiest part of the deal. Do not remove your tailgate, simply let it down
3. If you have the plastic bed liner, you'll need to pry it away on the sides at the end to access the bolts. The liner is quite tolerant to bending, and will bend back to normal with time. So with one hand pry the bed liner away and with the other hand use a wrench or socket to loosen each bolt. Sorry but you cannot drink beer during this step...
4. If you have a bed extender, these bolts are also the same two bolts that hold in the bed extender harness.
5. Once the bolts are removed there are two snap clips which hold the light in place. With some light tugging the light should just pop out.
6. Once out, pull as much free cable out and set the lights on the tailgate face down. You can remove each light bulb from the lens housing by turning it a 1/4 turn and pulling it out. From there bulbs can simply be pulled out of the socket.

To reinstall, simply reverse your steps and make sure you line up the snap clips and pop them in prior to screwing the bolts back in.


Incidentally headlights are very similar to remove / install. There are two bolts per each headlight on the top of each side. One on the outside is obvious, the other on the inside screws into the grill but is still pretty obvious. This bolt can be a minor PITA on the drivers side light as the washer fluid inlet is somewhat in the way. Headlights also have two clips near the bottom that hold the light in place there. Pretty much a similar procedure as taillights. Headlights will pop out without removing the grill (least for 01 - 04 models). They are a tight fit and will take some wiggling, but they should slide out just fine. Headlights also have adjuster screws for adjusting the beam.