Removing the left intake filter housing (front-end strut removed)

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the clean air line. Damage to the air filter.
For changing the air filter insert, if the upper section of intake filter housing is only raised and not completely removed, the clean air line and the air filter insert may be damaged.

Do not lift upper section of intake filter housing by force.
Unfasten clamp.
Remove upper section of intake filter housing completely.

Release expanding rivet (1) .
Release the circlip (2) .

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Guide out and remove intake filter housing (1) .

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