Air Cleaner Element: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Disconnect the power steering oil pressure hose (suction hose) from the clip on the side of air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Oil Pressure Hose
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Disconnect the connectors from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.

Fig 2: Locating Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor
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Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air cleaner case (rear) to intake duct.
Remove the clips (B) securing the upper side of the air cleaner case.

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp Connecting Air Cleaner Case (Rear) To Intake Duct
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Pull the air cleaner case (rear) backward of the vehicle, and remove the air cleaner element.

Fig 4: Removing Air Cleaner Element
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