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Air Cleaner Case: Installation

  1. Install the air cleaner case bracket and install the cushion.
    NOTE: Align the protrusion of the cushion with the cutout portion on the air cleaner case bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  2. Install the air cleaner case (front).

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolt 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

    Nut 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  3. Install the air cleaner element and the air cleaner case (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Cleaner Element>INSTALLATION .
  4. Connect the air intake boot.

    Tightening torque: 

    3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)

  5. Connect the connector to the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and secure the harness with clip.
  6. Install the air intake duct.
  7. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor, Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .