Air Cleaner Element: 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
Disconnect the connector from mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.

Fig 2: Locating Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
Remove the clip (A) securing upper side of air cleaner case.

Fig 3: Locating Clip Securing Upper Side Of Air Cleaner Case
Pull the air cleaner case (rear) backward of the vehicle, and remove the air cleaner element.
NOTE: Be careful of the power steering hose fixed to the bottom of the air cleaner case (rear).