Air Cleaner Element: Removal

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

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
Disconnect the connector from mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.

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

Fig 3: Identifying 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).