Air Cleaner Case: Installation

Install the bolt (A) and nut (B) which secure the air cleaner case (front) to the body.
Tightening torque:

Bolt (A)

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

Nut (B)

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

Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Case (Front) Bolt And Nut
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Install the air cleaner case (rear) and the air cleaner element.
NOTE: 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 2: Installing Air Cleaner Case (Rear)
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Install the clip (B) to the air cleaner case (front), then tighten the clamp (A) that connects the air cleaner case (rear) to the intake boot.
Tightening torque:

Clamp (A)

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

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp And Clip Of Air Cleaner Case
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Connect the connector (A) to the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor and secure the harness with clip (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector With Clip
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Connect the power steering oil pressure hose (suction hose) to the clip on the side of air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering Oil Pressure Hose (Suction Hose) And Clip
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Install the air intake duct. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground cable to battery.

Fig 6: Connecting Ground Cable To Battery

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