Lower airbox removal on TF.

I fitted a Pipercross cone filter today from the boot area. I removed the hose from the throttle body, the top part of the airbox and the filter element to be able to get it in.
It was a struggle to get the top of the air box out but I managed.
I left the bottom part of the airbox in situ until I road tested it. I'm not a boy racer and if the intake noise was too loud I would put it back to original. I can live with it.
So now I can remove the lower box and trunking. 
What holds it in please?
Tomorrow I hope to remove my engine cover for the first time to fit Bruce's Low water Alarm kit so will I be able to see from there what holds it in? Or is it an under the car jobby?
Many thanks..

I don’t recall it being a “Man from Uncle” job but there was a peg type fitting, similar to a “taptight” push in to fix device, hiding in plain sight.
From memory it’s a flattened dome at the left of the box closest to you, a screw which joins the rear air duct in place, one on the bottom of the box & it lifts out from the remaining plastic locating spigot, from a rubberised mount.
However, I did prefix that paragraph by saying, “going from memory”. You have to decide whether you feel that what is left of my memory is reliable enough for you to follow.
You are then left with the cradle, which could also come out.
M

Thank you!
I did remove the spigots on the left which allowed me to lower it the tadge that I needed to get the cone in but I could tell something else was holding it.
I will be able to see better once the engine cover is removed..my 10mm ratchet spanner is at the ready.
Thanks for your insight from deep within your inner knowledge of all things MG.

BTW..M....Iused to have a Man from Uncle Spy kit...
BTW...has anyone removed the oil temp sender and fitted a Ptessure sender and changed the gauge in the panel?
Maybe it's not a pressure take off point.
I'll have a look tomorrow.

Hi Airportable has given the correct info on how to remove airbox apart from the fact that there are two tap tight fixings. Glyn.

Thank you.
There is going to be a lot of room in there when it all comes out!

I have, it’s not difficult. The thing to do is dispense with the clock & fit a matching pressure & temperature gauges. Standard 2”/52mm gauges go straight in, a union doubler is required, either as a screw in/on adapter. I prefer a sand plate, however not all sandwich plates are equal, some Chinese offerings don’t have the correct thread form.
If you go ahead & require more info we’ll cover it later.
M

I've taken mine out to feed cold air pipe from the N/S engine vent, but first I will clean and paint suspension support and other bits in that area. Yes I was surprised at the amount of room in that area.
Glyn.

It’s a useful space to warm a couple of kippers on your home from work & straight on the table with some fresh bread.
M

D4KGP wrote:

I've taken mine out to feed cold air pipe from the N/S engine vent, but first I will clean and paint suspension support and other bits in that area. Yes I was surprised at the amount of room in that area.
Glyn.

That's my plan too to clean up as much as I can in there as nobody else ever has!
 

Airportable wrote:

I have, it’s not difficult. The thing to do is dispense with the clock & fit a matching pressure & temperature gauges. Standard 2”/52mm gauges go straight in, a union doubler is required, either as a screw in/on adapter. I prefer a sand plate, however not all sandwich plates are equal, some Chinese offerings don’t have the correct thread form.
If you go ahead & require more info we’ll cover it later.
M

Brilliant idea about the clock! Why? Cos mine doesn't work! 
Then I will be swish cos I've never had an oil pressure gauge and an oil temp gauge.
I have a Landrover VDO 52mm oil pressure gauge in my MX5 using a centre air vent.
Kippers? Was thinking more of crumpets..
 

Crumpets, just fine. In fact an excellent idea, kippers would have every dog & possibly cat for miles around chasing you down the road.
M