Air Cleaner Element: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from 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 Connectors
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Loosen the clamps (A) which connect the air cleaner case and the intake boot.
Remove the clip (B) securing the upper side of air cleaner case.

Fig 3: Identifying Clip And Clamp
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.

Fig 4: Removing Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Air Cleaner Element
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