AIV removal pics?.....

[chrismo240sx]

im trying to install obx header on my 93 hatch and everything was going smooth with unbolting everything except the AIV bolt on the stock downpipe...ive read the full article on how to remove/clean the AIV system but i plan on removing it seince i cant get that damn bolt thing off(rusted on there good)...anyone have pics on that right up by P00t or any other pics of the AIV system removed because im just thinking of cutting the matal pipe right next to the bolt and just removing the entire AIV system...i just want to be sure what im doing exactly and need pics to see what other ppl have done...any help would be great, i wanna get this done with.

[xkrisx]

I just recently removed the aiv crap also but the hose nut going to the down pipe was frozen stuck. I just hacksawed the pipe off and tried to use a socket+breaker bar+cheater and still would not budge. I just plan on welding it shut or something.

I did buy the plug from nissan for like 10 bucks but unless I can figure a way out to remove it, it will just be sitting in my room as useless junk.

[chrismo240sx]

yea i hear ya it sucks, im rly planning on removing the entire thing and cutting the pipe like u did and then plug everything up.....but does anyone have any pics with their AIV system removed and plugged?....or anything lol, any help on this is appreciated, thanks!

[chrismo240sx]

anyone? any help would be good guys

[1unar3clipse]

Slappy has pictures and so does the search bar.

for gods sakes it blinks!

[240_fun]

I did buy the plug from nissan for like 10 bucks but unless I can figure a way out to remove it, it will just be sitting in my room as useless junk.

Im totally looking for that plug cause im removing that crap for my headers too... And i cant find anywhere that has a bolt or plug that big... Did you go to the dealership or order it online?

[mick]

I got the hose and plug at a plumbing store. Just use a hose clamp over the plug which fits inside the hose

[2ndcar]

part number for bolt to plug the hole 14052-21R00

[Shabbernigdo]

easiest way i have found to get it off is to use a torch on the header pipe its self near / right at the bottom of the bung its screwed into. torch it for a good 30 sec to a min or so then use some channel locks on it and tap the end of the channel locks with a dead blow hammer. its how i got both of the parts out of the exaust header. the AIV one and the EGR one.

[mick]

Since Nissan sells the plug---does that make it Smog legal in California?

[Shabbernigdo]

lol no