Air Cleaner Element: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake duct (rear). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Disconnect the connector (A) from air flow and intake air temperature sensor.
Remove the clip (B) from the air cleaner case (front).

Fig 2: Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector And Clip
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Open the air cleaner case, and remove the air cleaner element.

Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Element
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