Air Cleaner Case: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to , REMOVAL . >
Disconnect the connector from mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
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Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air cleaner case to intake duct.
Remove the clip (B) from upper side of air cleaner case.

Fig 3: Removing Clip From Upper Side Of Air Cleaner Case
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.

Fig 4: Removing Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Air Cleaner Element
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Remove the bolt (A) and nut (B) which hold the air cleaner case on body.

Fig 5: Removing Bolt And Nut Which Hold Air Cleaner Case On Body
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Remove the air cleaner case (front).