BIG problem

[Stevie1464]

I'll start off by saying FML!!
I was removing the air hose from the CAI and the big jubilee clip that holds the hose to the supercharger slipped off and fell into the shadow realm that is the engine bay area. From what I saw, it went towards the firewall area and then into the darkness!!!

My question is, will any harm be caused if I leave it down there somewhere and just get a replacement clip? It's not magnetic so even if I COULD see it, id have problems in grabbing it...

Thanks for any wise words!!
FML

 

[Stevie1464]

CRISIS AVERTED!! Found it and was able to use a claw grabber thing!!

 

[Aero]

I'd want to know it is indeed on the belly pan (wont hurt to just sit there til) and not somewhere it could unlikely cause probs. There are two small subpanels near the rear suspension on oil change panel. You could start by removing one or both of those. I think they are big enough to get your arm up in there and feel around. That would require you getting the car up enough to crawl under there. Can also drop the entire pan if that doesnt work.
First go to the other side of the car and shine a light and try to look down there from all angles.

 

[geoffbland]

Judging by the amount of rocks, dirt, twigs, leaves, engine bay cover etc that came out of my undertray when it was recently removed it'll probably be fine.

If you have the V6 it's traditional to drop your oil dipstick engine bay cover down there too.

If you have a friendly garage with a ramp - it's easy to take the rear undertray off - just a bit time consuming as there are 30 (?) bolts holding it on - although they can be quite corroded.