Air Cleaner Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the MAF sensor/IAT sensor connector (A), then remove the air cleaner cover (B) and the air cleaner element (C).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the MAF sensor/ IAT sensor on the air cleaner cover.

Fig 1: Identifying MAF Sensor/IAT Sensor Connector, Air Cleaner Cover & Cleaner Element
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Remove the air cleaner chamber (D).
Apply protective tape to the air cleaner, the cowl cover, and the battery terminal fuse box (A) as shown below.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Terminal Fuse Box, Battery, Radiator Upper Hose & Breather Pipe
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Remove the battery hold down, and reposition the battery (B). Reposition the radiator upper hose (C), and the breather pipe (D) as shown below.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the battery terminals.
Apply protective tape to the air cleaner (A) as shown below.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner
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Turn the air cleaner (B) case as shown below.
Remove the air cleaner case (A) as shown below.

Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Case
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Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.