Air Cleaner Case: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Disconnect the power steering oil pressure hose (suction hose) from the clip on the side of air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Oil Pressure Hose (Suction Hose) 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).

Fig 2: Identifying Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector And Clip
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Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air cleaner case (rear) and air intake boot.
Remove the clip (B) securing the upper side of air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Clamp And Clip
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Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.
Remove the bolts (A) and nuts (B) which secure the air cleaner case (front) to the body.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And Nuts Securing Air Cleaner Case (Front) To Body
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Remove the air cleaner case (front).