Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe Removal / Installation - 2.3L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .

Fig 1: Removing Accelerator Control Splash Shield
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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
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Disconnect the electrical harness push pins and the crankcase ventilation tube.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Clamps & Bolt 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.