Air Cleaner Case: Removal

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
Remove the air intake duct. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.>
Remove the clips (A) and (B) which secure the engine harness and bulkhead harness to the bracket, and remove the bolt which secures the engine control module (ECM) to the bracket.

Fig 1: Locating Engine Harness And Bulkhead Harness Clips
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Pull out the engine control module (ECM) from the bracket, and move it to a location that does not interfere operation.
NOTE: When performing the pulling out operation, pay attention not to apply excessive load to the breather filter portion (a) in order to avoid the damage.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Engine Control Module (ECM) From Bracket
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B) from the air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 3: Identifying Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector With Air Cleaner Case Clip
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Remove the clips (3 places) which secure the front mud guard RH to the vehicle.

Fig 4: Locating Front Mud Guard RH Clips
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Turn over the front mud guard RH, and loosen the clamp which secures the air intake boot to the air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 5: Locating Air Intake Boot Clamp
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.
Remove bolts (A) and nuts (B) which secure the air cleaner case (front) to the body and air cleaner case bracket, and remove the air cleaner case (front).

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts And Nuts Of Air Cleaner Case (Front)
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Remove the air cleaner case bracket from the vehicle.

Fig 7: Locating Air Cleaner Case Bracket Nuts
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