Removing Air Cleaner Housing

Installation overview of air cleaner housing: 

Fig 1: Overview Of Air Cleaner Housing

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1. Fastening screws for air cleaner housing

Air cleaner housing removed: 

Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing

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1. Disconnect connecting lines to rubber shroud and rubber shroud on the throttle housing.
   1. 1.1. Open spring band clamps and pull off connecting lines -1 and 2-  .
   2. 1.2. Open screw-type clamp -3-  on the throttle body and pull off rubber sleeve.
      Fig 3: Identifying Throttle Housing Rubber Sleeve

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2. Unscrew fastening screw on the air cleaner housing (right) -1-  .
   Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Screw (Right)

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3. Unscrew fastening screw on the air cleaner housing (left) -2-  .
   Fig 5: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Screw (Left)

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4. Lift air cleaner housing -1-  completely out of the engine compartment.
   1. 4.1. First guide the left side -2-  out under the rear apron, then the right side -3-  .
   2. 4.2. Lift air cleaner housing up and out -arrows-  .
      Fig 6: Lifting Air Cleaner Housing Out Of Engine Compartment

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5. Clean the housing with a damp cloth and some washing-up liquid if necessary.

   Do not use harsh cleaning agents!