Air Cleaner Element: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B) from the air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 1: Identifying Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
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Loosen the clamp (A) securing the air intake boot to the air cleaner case (rear), and then remove the clip (B) from the air cleaner case (front).

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clamp
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air cleaner element.

Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Air Cleaner Element
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