Air Cleaner Case: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor and remove the clip (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
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Loosen the clamps (A) which connect the air cleaner case and the intake boot.
Remove the clip (B) securing the upper side of air cleaner case.

Fig 3: Identifying Intake Boot Clamp
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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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Remove the air intake duct (rear). Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct .
Remove the bolts (A) and nut (B) which secure the air cleaner case to body.

Fig 5: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Nut
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Remove the air cleaner case (front).