Throttle body air intake clamp can't be removed

b2goodbath · **May 27, 2021, 10:18:54**

Hi Legends,

I'm trying to remove this clamp and appears the head of the screw circle shape and I don't know how to remove it. Any recommendations?

Hyundai i30 85KW CDRI 2009

Cheers,
Moises

The Gonz · **Reply #1: May 27, 2021, 13:14:22**

Is that a metal or plastic cap? Can it be removed to reveal normal grooving for a screwdriver? I'd be surprised if it didn't come off. Worst case, clamp and turn with pliers.

Shambles · **Reply #2: May 27, 2021, 14:30:48**

That looks like the rear of the jubilee clip. Is it loose enough to swivel round...?

The Gonz · **Reply #3: May 27, 2021, 16:32:06**

Quote from: Shambles on May 27, 2021, 14:30:48

That looks like the rear of the jubilee clip. Is it loose enough to swivel round...?

I'm not sure it is, Steve. The free end of a hose clamp tends to be on the same side as the screw head, for a normal clockwise thread.

Shambles · **Reply #4: May 27, 2021, 16:38:40**

You could be right Gonz - I was just looking at the shape of what's visible

Pliers it is then.

b2goodbath · **Reply #5: May 28, 2021, 02:25:25**

It's a methalic cap. I tried with a flat scripdriver to remove it but its impossible. Also I tried with pliers and a locking pliers but cap can't be removed and I can't unscrew neither turning... That's why I wrote I thought is weird...

**Reply #6: May 28, 2021, 04:58:20**

Stick a medium flat screwdriver down between the thread and clamp then belt it with a hammer

sundiz · **Reply #7: May 28, 2021, 08:54:16**

Not sure about your weather at the moment, but with rubber and with some plastics little bit of heat makes them more easily removable without damages. No flame, but hot water or wifes hair dryer.

Looks also that little bit of WD-40 might do the trick.

The Gonz · **Reply #8: May 28, 2021, 14:11:24**