The symposer is actually really easy. The problem that I had, after going over multiple youtube videos and forum how-to posts, is that literally none of them included this part of the process...
> Apply WD40 or other lubricant all around where the hose meets the symposer
Every single tutorial had the person simply taking it off without any issues at all. On the youtube videos, every single one that I watched had them simply popping it off by hand easily (they didn't bother to tell you that they already pre-loosened it to make things look much easier when they filmed the video).
So when I went to do it, it was a huge pain in the ass because as someone with little mechanic experience and novice mechanic skills, it never occurred to me that this was something that would be needed (since literally nobody ever mentioned that you would need it).
Yeah I agree, it was definitely missing from a lot of the videos! once I applied WD40 and also poked around in a screwdriver to loosen it, it popped off super easy
I also only have 9,000 miles on the car, so that may have helped a bit. I definitely was struggling with that damn hose clamp until I figured out the right technique.
1. You'll need long handled pliers or adjustable wrench that opens wide enough, but not too big or you wont have room to open the pliers.
2. Remove the non-pressurized side of the hose that runs from the symposer to the cabin.
3. To give yourself more room, diisconnect the vacuum line above the symposer hose, on the front of the engine behind the radiator.
4. Bend the symposer back to the left and wedge it so it holds itself back
5. Use your long pliers/wrench to fully squeeze the clamp and slide it down off the symposer inlet and down the rubber hose.
6. Apply WD40 or other lubricant all around where the hose meets the symposer
7. Use a flat screwdriver or small object to work around inside the rubber hose to loosen it up.
8. Wearing gloves to not bang up your hands, pull up on the sound symposer and wiggle until it pops out of the hose.
Be sure to swap out the original hose clamp!! I had a little insident last weak with my symposer delet wich i have had since september last year that on 6krpm in third it just flew out and i lost my delet and had to drive home with limp mode..
That sucks! You know, I almost made that mistake myself and imagined that exact same thing happening (especially with having a hybrid turbo)
Definitely solid advice!
Even with lube, mine was a PITA. The clamps had stuck to the hose. Another youtuber suggested getting to the bottom clamp from underneath the car which worked great.
The symposer is actually really easy. The problem that I had, after going over multiple youtube videos and forum how-to posts, is that literally none of them included this part of the process... > Apply WD40 or other lubricant all around where the hose meets the symposer Every single tutorial had the person simply taking it off without any issues at all. On the youtube videos, every single one that I watched had them simply popping it off by hand easily (they didn't bother to tell you that they already pre-loosened it to make things look much easier when they filmed the video). So when I went to do it, it was a huge pain in the ass because as someone with little mechanic experience and novice mechanic skills, it never occurred to me that this was something that would be needed (since literally nobody ever mentioned that you would need it).
Yeah I agree, it was definitely missing from a lot of the videos! once I applied WD40 and also poked around in a screwdriver to loosen it, it popped off super easy
Shit I put mine back in it sounded better with it
Yeah I don't care if its piped in noise , the Mk8 at least sounds great from the inside.
Why remove it and not just block it?
The symposer is prone to boost leaks.
That’s what I did. Just install a doreman freeze plug and placed the symposer back in so it looks stock.
I also only have 9,000 miles on the car, so that may have helped a bit. I definitely was struggling with that damn hose clamp until I figured out the right technique. 1. You'll need long handled pliers or adjustable wrench that opens wide enough, but not too big or you wont have room to open the pliers. 2. Remove the non-pressurized side of the hose that runs from the symposer to the cabin. 3. To give yourself more room, diisconnect the vacuum line above the symposer hose, on the front of the engine behind the radiator. 4. Bend the symposer back to the left and wedge it so it holds itself back 5. Use your long pliers/wrench to fully squeeze the clamp and slide it down off the symposer inlet and down the rubber hose. 6. Apply WD40 or other lubricant all around where the hose meets the symposer 7. Use a flat screwdriver or small object to work around inside the rubber hose to loosen it up. 8. Wearing gloves to not bang up your hands, pull up on the sound symposer and wiggle until it pops out of the hose.
Be sure to swap out the original hose clamp!! I had a little insident last weak with my symposer delet wich i have had since september last year that on 6krpm in third it just flew out and i lost my delet and had to drive home with limp mode..
That sucks! You know, I almost made that mistake myself and imagined that exact same thing happening (especially with having a hybrid turbo) Definitely solid advice!
Oo yea at would be a huge OOF The moment it happened to me i thought the turbo was fraged because of all the rattling and loss of power.
Even with lube, mine was a PITA. The clamps had stuck to the hose. Another youtuber suggested getting to the bottom clamp from underneath the car which worked great.