Air Cleaner Case: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Disconnect the connector (A) of intake air temperature sensor.
Remove the bolts (B) which install air cleaner case to stay.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector Of Intake Air Temperature Sensor
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Disconnect the hoses and intake duct from air cleaner case.
Loosen the clamp which connects air cleaner case to throttle body.

Fig 3: Loosening Clamp Which Connects Air Cleaner Case To Throttle Body
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Remove the air cleaner case.