Air Cleaner Element: Replacement

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Disconnect the connector from mass air flow sensor.
- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 2: Locating Mass Air Flow Sensor - Non-Turbo Model
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- Turbo model
  
  Fig 3: Locating Mass Air Flow Sensor - Turbo Model
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Remove the duct.
Loosen the clamps (A) which connect the air cleaner case to intake duct.
Remove the clips (B) on air cleaner case.
- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Clips - Non-Turbo Model
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- Turbo model
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Clips - Turbo Model
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Remove the air cleaner element.

Fig 6: Removing Air Cleaner Element
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: When replacing the air cleaner element, use SUBARU Genuine air cleaner element according to the engine type. Using other air cleaner element may affect engine performance.
NOTE:
- Check the clean side for contamination. Remove, if any.
- Fasten with a clip after inserting the lower tab of case.
  
  Fig 7: Inserting Lower Tab Of Case
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- Refer to "COMPONENT " for tightening torque.
  2.5 L non-turbo model
  
  Refer to COMPONENT , General Description.
  
  2.5 L turbo model
  
  Refer to COMPONENT , General Description.
  
  3.0 L model
  
  Refer to COMPONENT , General Description.