Air Cleaner Case: Removal
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Remove the air intake duct. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (W/O STI)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
- Remove the clip (A) and clip (B) which secure the engine wiring harness and bulkhead harness to the bracket, and remove the bolt which secures the engine control module (ECM) to the bracket.
- 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.
- Remove the clips (3 places) which secure the front mud guard RH to the vehicle.
- Turn over the front mud guard RH, and loosen the clamp which secures the air intake boot to the air cleaner case (rear).
- 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).
- Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.
- Remove the bolt (A) and nut (B), and remove the air cleaner case (front).
- Remove the air cleaner case bracket from the vehicle.