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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating MAF & IAT Sensors
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  1. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors to the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (3) and the mass air flow (MAF) sensor (2).
  2. Loosen the clamp securing the air intake duct to the throttle body, then loosen the clamp securing the MAF sensor to the air cleaner upper body.
  3. Remove the duct together with the IAT sensor and the MAF sensor still installed.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Air Cleaner Upper Body & Air Cleaner Filter Assembly
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  5. Remove 3 retainer screws securing the air cleaner upper body.
  6. Remove air cleaner upper body and air cleaner filter assembly.
  7. Remove the 3 retainer screws securing the air cleaner lower body to the fender inner panel insulators.
  8. Fig 3: View Of Air Cleaner Air Inlet Duct
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  9. Remove the air cleaner air inlet duct (1) from lower body, then remove air cleaner lower body.