Air Cleaner Element: Removal

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Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
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 1: Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector Clip
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Loosen the clamp (A) securing the air intake boot to the air cleaner case (rear), and then remove the clip (B) from the air cleaner case (front).

Fig 2: Air Intake Boot Clamp And Clip
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.

Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Air Cleaner

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