Air Cleaner Element: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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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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Remove the clip (A) from upper side of air cleaner case.

Fig 3: Removing Clip From Upper Side Of Air Cleaner Case
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Pull the air cleaner case (rear) to rearward of the vehicle, and then remove the air cleaner element.

NOTE: Be careful that the power steering hose is secured to the under side of air cleaner case (rear).