Air Cleaner Case: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Disconnect the power steering oil pressure hose (suction hose) from the clip on the side of air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Oil Pressure Hose
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Disconnect the connectors from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.

Fig 2: Locating Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor
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Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air cleaner case (rear) to intake duct.
Remove the clips (B) securing the upper side of the air cleaner case.

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp Connecting Air Cleaner Case (Rear) To Intake Duct
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.

Fig 4: Removing Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Air Cleaner Element
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Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Remove the bolts (A) and nut (B) which secure the air cleaner case to body.

Fig 5: Identifying Air Cleaner Case To Body Securing Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the air cleaner case (front).