Air Cleaner Element: Installation

Set the air cleaner element to the air cleaner case (front), and install the air cleaner case (rear).
CAUTION: Be sure to use SUBARU genuine air cleaner element depending on the engine type when replacing the air cleaner elements. Using other air cleaner element may affect the engine performance.
NOTE:
- Install the air cleaner element as shown in the figure.
Fig 1: Checking Air Cleaner Case For Dirt Or Dust
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- Check that there is no dirt or dust within the air cleaner case. If any dirt or dust is found, clean it.
- 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: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Rear
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Install the clips (B) to the air cleaner case (front), then tighten the clamp (A) securing the air intake boot to the air cleaner case (rear).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Air Intake Boot Clamp And Case Clip
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Connect the connector (A) to the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and install the clip (B) to the air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 4: Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector And Clip
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Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY