Air Cleaner Element: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting\Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove the air intake duct (rear). < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Disconnect the connector (A) from air flow and intake air temperature sensor.
Remove the clip (B) from the air cleaner case (front).

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector And Air Cleaner Case Clip
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Open the air cleaner case, and remove the air cleaner element.

Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Element
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