2.5L SRE Engines: Removing

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-- Remove the screws on the air intake -arrow A-.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Air Intake -Arrow A- And Mass Airflow Sensor -Arrow B-

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-- Release the tension on the clamps on the mass airflow sensor -arrow B- using Spring Clip Pliers VAS 5024A and then slide clamps to the rear.

-- Remove the air intake hose -1-.

-- Loosen the engine cover at the attaching points -arrows A -.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Cover Attaching Points -A And B-

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-- Lift the engine cover at the front.

-- Loosen the engine cover at the attaching points -arrows B-.

-- Remove engine cover upwards.