Air Intake Boot No. 1

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Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the collector cover.
1. Pull up the two points at the front of collector cover (A).
2. Pull up the two points at the rear of collector cover (B) while moving them rearward.
  NOTE: Be careful not to contact the fuel delivery tube when moving the collector cover rearward.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.>
Remove the air intake boot No. 1 from the protrusion (A) on the intake duct.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot No. 1 From Protrusion
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.