Does Buick Hideo need to remove the intake pipe to change the air filter?

Hello, open the engine compartment cover and disconnect the harness plug of the intake mass sensor from the intake mass sensor. Loosen the mass air flow sensor wire harness retaining clip from the air cleaner housing.

Remove the air cleaner front air outlet pipe clamp Remove the air cleaner front air outlet pipe from the air cleaner housing. Remove 5 air cleaner housing bolts, remove the upper air cleaner housing from the lower air cleaner housing, and then remove the air cleaner element.