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Removal And Installation

  1. Remove the engine cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")

  2. Remove the air duct (A).
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  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
    1. Disconnect the breather hose (A), the recirculation hose (B), the vacuum hose (C).
    2. Disconnect the air intake hose (D) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (E).

      Tightening Torque 

      Air cleaner bolts:

      7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

      Hose clamp:

      2.9 - 4.9 N.m (0.3 - 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 - 3.6 lb.ft)

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  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.