Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe Removal/Installation - 2.3L

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Fig 1: Removing Accelerator Control Splash Shield - With Torque Specifications
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Remove the accelerator control splash shield.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow (MAF) Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Push Pins And Crankcase Ventilation Tube
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Disconnect the electrical harness push pins and the crankcase ventilation tube.

Fig 4: Loosening Hose Clamps, Removing Bolt And Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe - With Torque Specifications
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Loosen the hose clamps, remove the bolt and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.