Air Cleaner Element Removal / Installation - 3.0L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Loosen the clamp and disconnect the engine air cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe from the air cleaner outlet
Tightening torque:

3 Nm {0.3 kgf-m, 27 in-lbf}

Fig 1: Disengaging Two Engine Air Cleaner Snap Clamps
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Disengage the two engine air cleaner snap clamps.

Fig 2: Lifting Engine Air Cleaner Cover
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Lift the engine air cleaner cover.

Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Element
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Remove the air cleaner element.
CAUTION:
- Snap clamps must be engaged or damage to the engine may occur.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.