Necessary preliminary tasks

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Switch off ignition
Remove LOWER SECTION OF MICROFILTER HOUSING
Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
Release wiring harnesses from holder.

Pull off hose (1).

Unfasten clip.

Detach air-mass flow sensor (2) from throttle valve assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Air-Mass Flow Sensor And Hose

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