Intake Air Guide Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the set plate. (See SET PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the fasteners.

Fig 1: Fasteners
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Remove the intake air guide in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure below while detaching the tabs.

Fig 2: Intake Air Guide In Direction
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NOTE:
- When replacing the intake air guide, remove the seal rubbers.
Fig 3: Seal Rubbers
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Install in the reverse order of removal.