Air Cleaner Element: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Disconnect the connector from mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.

Fig 2: Locating Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
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Remove the clip (A) securing upper side of air cleaner case.

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Side Of Air Cleaner Case Clip
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Pull the air cleaner case (rear) backward of the vehicle, and remove the air cleaner element.
NOTE: Be careful of the power steering hose fixed to the bottom of the air cleaner case (rear).