Air Cleaner Element: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Disconnect the connector from mass air flow sensor.
Remove the clips (A) on air cleaner case.

Fig 1: Identifying Clips On Air Cleaner Case
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While pushing the duct toward the back end of the vehicle, remove the air cleaner element.

Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Element
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Check that there are no foreign objects in the clean side.
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: Fasten with a clip after inserting the lower tab of case.

Fig 3: Inserting Lower Tab Of Case
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