Air Cleaner Case: Removal

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Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE > NOTE > >BATTERY .
Remove the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector From Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor
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Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot to the air cleaner case (rear), and then remove the clip (B) from the air cleaner case (front).

Fig 2: Removing Clip From Air Cleaner Case (Front)
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.

Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Air Cleaner Element
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Remove the bolt (A) and nut (B) which secure the air cleaner case (front) to the vehicle and to the air cleaner case bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Air Cleaner Case (Front) Bolt And Nut
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Remove the air cleaner case (front).
Remove the air cleaner case bracket from the vehicle.

Fig 5: Locating Air Cleaner Case Bracket Nuts

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