Air Intake Boot: Removal

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
Remove the air cleaner case. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.>
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.>
Remove the air intake boot from the intake duct No. 1.

Fig 1: Locating Air Intake Boot Clamp
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the nuts which secure the turbo duct to the vehicle, and remove the air intake boot from the upper side of the vehicle together with the turbo duct.

Fig 2: Locating Turbo Duct Nuts
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the clips (A) which secure the front mud guard RH to the front bumper, and remove the screw which secures the front mud guard RH to the vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Front Mud Guard RH Clips
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Turn over the front mud guard RH and remove the duct bracket from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Locating Duct Bracket Bolts

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