Air Cleaner Case: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

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

Fig 2: Locating Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
Loosen the clamps (A) which connect the air cleaner case and the intake duct.
Remove the clip (B) securing the upper side of air cleaner case.

Fig 3: Identifying Clamps And Clip
Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.

Fig 4: Removing Air Cleaner Element
Remove the bolts (A) and nut (B) which secure the air cleaner case to body.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts And Nut Securing Air Cleaner Case To Body
Remove the air cleaner case (front).