I have a 96 Accord and under the front passenger fender a box has fallen off due to rusted screws. My question(s) are Is that the air box? If not what is the name? What is its purpose? Also can I drive temporarily without it on?


Thanks

 

Is it black? It may be the air box but that is above the fender.

Was it maybe the snorkel that goes to the intake?

 

Wow thats some crazy rust. If it's black, kinda hollow. Not too heavy. It has 2 holes on the top of it. Yes that is the air box. You can drive without it.

The purpose of that lower airbox is like a muffler. It silences the engine sound sucking in air. So you don't really need it.

 

Yes it is a hollow box with 2 main holes. the one hole attaches to where the air filter is located.

 

resonators = restriction.
your cool man, dont worry about it.