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Remove intake filter housing.

Pull Bowden cable upwards out of holder (1) and suspend from throttle.

Fig 1: Pulling Bowden Cable Out Of Holder

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Loosen hose clamps (1).

Fig 2: Loosening Hose Clamps

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Detach air intake hose section from throttle assembly and idle actuator.

Installation:

To facilitate installation, fit air-mass flow sensor with intake hose (1). Coat intake hose (1) with antiseize agent.

Fig 3: Fitting Air-Mass Flow Sensor With Intake Hose

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