Air Cleaner Element: Replacement

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
Remove the air intake duct (rear).

Fig 1: Locating Air Intake Duct (Rear)
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Disconnect the connector from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.

Fig 2: Locating Intake Air Temperature Sensor
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Remove the clips on the upper side of the air cleaner case.

Fig 3: Locating Air Cleaner Case
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Separate the intake duct boot from the air cleaner case. (Non-turbo model)
Pull the air cleaner case (rear) towards the back of the vehicle and remove the element.

Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Case
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Check that there is no foreign matter on the clean side and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Be sure to use SUBARU genuine air cleaner element depending on the engine type when replacing the air cleaner elements. Otherwise engine performance may be damaged.