MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: dadawg22 on February 05, 2026, 11:19:29 am

Title: Stuck Engine Cover Mounts - Cold Air Intake
Post by: dadawg22 on February 05, 2026, 11:19:29 am

Hi all, I'm trying to install a CAE into my FSI engine MK5.
I'm unable to remove the rear airbox/engine cover mounting studs WHT000898A near the firewall, using a deep 24mm socket just causes both to spin in place - plastic internals might have stripped.

Has anyone been able to resolve this issue without resorting to destructive methods? I don't really have any concrete strategies as to how I'll get those mounts out.

I'd appreciated any advice, I'm relatively inexperienced with working on cars.

(https://i.postimg.cc/90bxcfmH/Screenshot-20260205-040902.png) (https://postimg.cc/BP85g4Pm)

Title: Re: Stuck Engine Cover Mounts - Cold Air Intake
Post by: mjmallia on February 06, 2026, 08:40:01 am

I recall there being an allen key hole in the centre........it was a long time ago when I took that off for access though

Title: Re: Stuck Engine Cover Mounts - Cold Air Intake
Post by: dadawg22 on February 24, 2026, 02:10:37 pm

Hey mjamallia sorry for the late reply, a bunch of other things on the car decided to stop working.

Turns out that there's a hex nut holding the mounts in place on the rear, so I just held them in place with a wrench and managed to take the mounts off using the 24mm socket.  I checked the mount centers, they do not have an Allen key hole but damn that would've made the job easier.

Thanks again for your time!