Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Air Intake Boot: Removal
- Disconnect the turbo duct from the air cleaner case (rear).
- Remove the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL
- Disconnect the air intake boot from the intake duct No. 1.
- Remove the clips (A) and screw (B), and turn over the mud guard front RH.
- Remove the nut, and remove the turbo duct and the air intake boot as a single unit.
- Disconnect the turbo duct and the air intake boot.NOTE:
Perform this procedure only when required.
- Remove the cushion from the turbo duct bracket, and remove the turbo duct bracket.NOTE:
Perform this procedure only when required.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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