Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 485

Maintenance and service/Air cleaner element
& Replacing the air cleaner
element
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cleaner case cover.
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.
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4. Open the air cleaner case and remove
the air cleaner element.
5. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case
and case cover with a damp cloth and
install a new air cleaner element.
6. Install the removed or loosened parts
in the reverse order of removal.
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct.
1)
2)
3)
Connector cable
Guides
Clips
2. Remove the connector cable from the
guides of the air cleaner case.
3. Unsnap the two clips holding the air
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