Air Cleaner Case: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Ground Cable
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Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
Remove the suction hose from intake duct and air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 2: Locating Intake Duct And Air Cleaner Case (Rear)
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B) which holds the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor harness.
Loosen the clamp (C) which holds the air intake boot.
Remove the clip (D) from the air cleaner case (front), and remove the air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Case And Clip
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Remove the air cleaner element.
Remove bolts (A) and nuts (B) which secure the air cleaner case (front) to the body, and remove the air cleaner case (front).

Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Bolts And Nuts
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