Air Cleaner Element: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. 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
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Remove the air intake duct (rear). < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Disconnect the power steering oil pressure hose (suction hose) from the clip on the side of air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Oil Pressure Hose (Suction Hose)
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B).

Fig 3: 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, and then remove the clip (B) from the air cleaner case (front).

Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Clamp And Clip
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.

Fig 5: Removing Air Cleaner Case (Rear)
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