Intake Air Temperature Sensor: Removal

2004 Subaru Outback Base, 4D Wagon, EJ251, StandardSECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Disconnect the connector from the intake air temperature sensor.
  3. Remove the intake air temperature sensor from air cleaner case.
    Fig 2: Removing Intake Air Temperature Sensor From Air Cleaner Case
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