Subaru 2016 Outback Owner's Manual page 484

! 3.6 L models
1) Clips
1. Unsnap the two clips holding the air
cleaner case (rear).
2. Open the air cleaner case and remove
the air cleaner element.
CAUTION
If the inside of the air cleaner case is
extremely soiled (for example, by
sand), contact a SUBARU dealer
and have the air cleaner case
cleaned.
3. If you find large foreign objects such
as leaves inside the air cleaner case,
remove the foreign objects.
4. Install a new air cleaner element in the
way the longitudinal side and the trans-
verse side face as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Maintenance and service/Air cleaner element
5. To install the air cleaner case (rear),
insert the three projections on the air
cleaner case (rear) into the slits on the
air cleaner case (front).
6. Install the removed parts in the reverse
order of removal.
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