Non-Turbo Model

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector And Clip
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Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air cleaner case to intake boot.
Remove the clips (B) securing the upper side of the air cleaner case.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Clamp And Clips
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.

Fig 4: Removing Air Cleaner Case
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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. Using other air cleaner element may affect the engine performance.
NOTE:
- Check that there are no foreign objects in the air cleaner case.
- When installing the air cleaner case (rear), align the protrusion of the air cleaner case (rear) to the hole on the air cleaner case (front) to install.
Fig 5: Installing Air Cleaner Case
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Tightening torque:

Clamp (A)

3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Clamp And Clips
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