Remove the hex head retaining bolt and replace with an M8x25 allen key cap head bolt. 100x easier to fit and remove, especially with a ball allen key.
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Cheers'en, AndyC
1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss -
I guess most of us will go
"why didn't I think of that" 
still need small hands to get the bolt back in position
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I've only had my airbox off once so far and have needed my magnetic pick up tool twice for this bolt...must put my hands on a diet!
good tip though
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I did this on mine, probably because id lost the old bolt trying to refit it and cap head bolts are standard issue at work. Agreed 100x easier to fit, especially if you have a magnetic ball allen key
Black B3 1990 CQ 2.3E converted to ABY & 6spd. (301bhp) - Now Sold
03 Dolphin B6 S4 Avant LPG - New Daily Wagon
01 Silver D2 A8 3.7 quattro sport - SOLD
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Done it on mine as well with an M8 A4 stainless Allen bolt, much better job as you say
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1990 B3 2.0 80 quattro.
1992 C4 2.8 Avant quattro
1994 MTM RS2.
1998 B5 TDI quattro Sport.
2000 B5 TQS.Comment
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