Air Cleaner Case: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake duct. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the suction hose from intake duct and air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 2: Locating Suction Hose And Intake Duct
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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 Connector, Clip And Clamp
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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: Removing Bolts (A) And Nuts (B) Which Secure Air Cleaner Case (Front)

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