Air Cleaner Case: Installation

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Install the bolt (A) and nut (B) which secure the air cleaner case (front) to the body.
Tightening torque:

Bolt (A)

6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

Nut (B)

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Nuts Securing Air Cleaner Case (Front) To Body
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Install the air cleaner case (rear) and the air cleaner element.
NOTE: When installing the air cleaner case (rear), align the protrusion of the air cleaner case (rear) to the hole on the air cleaner case (front) to install.
Install the air intake duct. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Attach the clip (B) to the air cleaner case (front), and tighten the clamp (A) connecting the air cleaner case (rear) and air intake boot assembly.
Tightening torque:

Clamp (A)

3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Air Intake Boot Assembly Connecting Clamp
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Connect the connector (A) to the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and fasten the harness to clip (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
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Connect the power steering oil pressure hose (suction hose) to the clip on the side of air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Oil Pressure Hose (Suction Hose)
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Connect the ground cable to battery.