Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 213

INTAKE (INDUCTION)
2. Air Cleaner Element
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air
flow and intake air temperature sensor, and re-
move the clip (B).
3) Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air
cleaner case to intake boot.
4) Remove the clips (B) securing the upper side of
air cleaner case.
(B)
5) Remove the air cleaner case (rear) and air
cleaner element.
Air Cleaner Element
IN-00203
(A)
(B)
IN-02470
(A)
IN-02471
IN-02472
IN(H4SO)-4
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use SUBARU genuine air cleaner el-
ement depending on the engine type when re-
placing the air cleaner elements. Using other air
cleaner element may affect the engine perfor-
mance.
NOTE:
• Check that there are no foreign objects in the air
cleaner case.
• When installing the air cleaner case (rear), align
the protrusion of the air cleaner case (rear) to the
hole on the air cleaner case (front) to install.
Tightening torque:
Clamp (A)
3 N·m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)
(B)
C: INSPECTION
Replace if excessively damaged or dirty.
IN-02438
(A)
IN-02471