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Air Cleaner Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the MAF sensor/IAT sensor connector (A), then remove the air cleaner cover (B) and the air cleaner element (C).
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the MAF sensor/ IAT sensor on the air cleaner cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying MAF Sensor/IAT Sensor Connector, Air Cleaner Cover & Cleaner Element
    G05953198Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the air cleaner chamber (D).
  3. Apply protective tape to the air cleaner, the cowl cover, and the battery terminal fuse box (A) as shown below.
    Fig 2: Identifying Battery Terminal Fuse Box, Battery, Radiator Upper Hose & Breather Pipe
    G05953199Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the battery hold down, and reposition the battery (B). Reposition the radiator upper hose (C), and the breather pipe (D) as shown below.
    NOTE: Do not disconnect the battery terminals.
  5. Apply protective tape to the air cleaner (A) as shown below.
    Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner
    G05953200Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Turn the air cleaner (B) case as shown below.
  7. Remove the air cleaner case (A) as shown below.
    Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Case
    G05953201Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.