Air Intake Boot: Removal

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Remove the collector cover.
NOTE: Follow these procedures for removal of the collector cover.
1. Lift up the rear side holding two positions (A).
2. Lift up the front side holding two positions (B) while moving it in the forward direction of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
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Loosen the clamp which connects the air intake boot assembly and air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 2: Locating Air Intake Boot Assembly And Air Cleaner Case Clamp
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Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot assembly and throttle body.
Loosen the bolt (B) which secures the air intake boot assembly and collector cover bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot Assembly Clamp And Bolt
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Disconnect the blow-by hose and remove the air intake boot assembly.