2001 Honda Civic Air filter screws freely rotating

2001 HONDA CIVIC
47,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CALE123
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I tried to replace the air filter of Honda Civic LX, and found out the screws are freely rotating(3 of them). I couldn't take of the cover. Is there a way to take of these screws.

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May 15, 2009 at 4:35 AM
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F4I_GUY
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Try slightly prying the filter housing apart with a screwdriver, then try to remove the screws. That usually does the trick. If that doesn't work, cut the head of the screw off, remove the upper housing and just use a longer bolt and nut to secure the housing down.
May 15, 2009 at 4:57 AM
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