I recently decided to remove my Air Intake Resonator for another modification and thought I would document this simple process:
Tools needed: Torx size 30, Phillips (cross) screwdriver, Rubber Mallet, Hacksaw (or a really sharp knife)
First of all I cut the mallet head off by splitting it across the top at the handle to make two "hockey pucks". I then rinsed the mallet with water to remove any debris. This makes two pieces about three incles in diameter and four inches in length.
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I then removed the two Torx bolts on the frame and loosen the hose clamp with the Phillips screwdriver. Removal is easy, just lift up and out towards the driver side.
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Now insert the Mallet head into the hole left by the missing resonator and remove, and cut to fit. My final dimensions were one and a half inches in thickness and two and a half inches in diameter at the clamp. That means I trimmed about an inch off both sides of the mallet head to make it fit perfectly and tight in the hole and not restrict airflow.
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Rinsing the mallet with water again to remove any debris. I then tighten the hose clamp is as tight as it would turn. This mallet plug all that is keeping out the unfiltered air out of your engine.
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This removal frees up a lot of engine compartment space, does not make any more noise than stock, and has not negatively impacted my fuel economy.
