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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B).
    Fig 2: Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector And Clip
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  3. Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air cleaner case to intake boot.
  4. Remove the clips (B) securing the upper side of the air cleaner case.
    Fig 3: Air Cleaner Case Clips And Clamp
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  5. Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.
    Fig 4: Removing Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Air Cleaner Element
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  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION: Be sure to use SUBARU genuine air cleaner element depending on the engine type when replacing the air cleaner elements. Using other air cleaner element may affect the engine performance.
    NOTE:
    • Check that there are no foreign objects in the air cleaner case.
    • When installing the air cleaner case (rear), align the protrusion of the air cleaner case (rear) to the hole on the air cleaner case (front) to install.
      Fig 5: Aligning Protrusion Of Air Cleaner Case (Rear) To Hole On Air Cleaner Case (Front)
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    Tightening torque: 

    Clamp (A) 

    3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Air Cleaner Case Clips And Clamp
    G07664591Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.