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APR Mk8 airbox: fit the optional snap-on lid

Install only the optional CI100052 airbox lid, including foam placement and all retaining tabs.

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GUIDE OVERVIEW

Difficulty
Basic · 2/5
Time
2 min read; job time varies
Vehicle / platform
CI100052 airbox already installed on the North American Mk8 GTI configuration in TL100158.
Tools
  • No tool specified for lid attachment
Parts / supplies
  • Matching APR lid
  • Supplied foam tape
STEP 01

Apply the foam

Place supplied foam tape on the underside between the two front tab slots. Apply the remaining tape around the rest of the underside, leaving the area behind those two slots open.

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STEP 02

Engage front tabs first

Offer the front of the lid to the airbox so its two front tabs enter the lid slots. Rotate the rear of the lid downward until the right-hand catch engages.

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STEP 03

Check every catch

Press the lid down and verify engagement of all tabs, including the two on the left. If a tab has not seated, correct the alignment before treating the installation as complete.

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Products in this guide

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  1. APR installation instructions ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026

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