Air Cleaner Element: 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)
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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
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Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air cleaner case (rear) and air intake boot assembly.
Remove the clip (B) securing the upper side of air cleaner case.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Air Intake Boot Assembly Connecting Clamp
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Pull the air cleaner case (rear) backward of the vehicle, and remove the air cleaner element.

Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Case (Rear)
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