& Replacing the air cleaner
element
Replace the air cleaner element according
to the maintenance schedule in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Un-
der extremely dusty conditions, replace it
more frequently. It is recommended that
you always use genuine SUBARU parts.
! Non-turbo models
1. Remove the air intake duct (except 3.6
L models). For the method to remove the
air intake duct, refer to “Removing air
intake duct” F11-7.
1) Connector
2) Clamp
3) Clips
2. Unplug the connector that is attached
to the top of the air cleaner case.
3. Loosen the screw of the clamp.
4. Unsnap the two clips holding the air
cleaner case cover.
5. Open the air cleaner case cover and
remove the air cleaner element.
6. Clean the inside of the air cleaner
cover and case with a damp cloth and
install a new air cleaner element.
7. To install the air cleaner case cover,
insert the three projections on the air
cleaner case cover into the slits on the
air cleaner case and then snap the two
clips on the air cleaner case cover.
Maintenance and service 11-21
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