Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 22610 Service Boot Clamp Installer

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the PCV fresh air hose from the resonator duct.




2. Loosen the air intake duct to the throttle body clamp (1).
3. Remove the air intake duct (1) from the throttle body (2).
4. Partially raise the air cleaner assembly.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the mass air flow sensor.
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the MAF/IAT sensor to the air cleaner assembly, if necessary.

NOTE: If the mass air flow (MAF) sensor is installed backwards, the system will go rich. An arrow cast into the plastic portion of the sensor indicates proper air flow direction. The arrow must point toward the engine.

2. Locate the four air cleaner duct alignment studs.
3. Connect the mass air flow sensor connector before securing the air cleaner assembly grommets to alignment studs.




4. Position the air intake duct (1) to the throttle body (2).
5. Tighten the air intake duct clamp at the throttle body.
6. Use a GM approved non-silicone lubricant in order to help with installation.
7. Connect the PCV fresh air hose to the resonator duct.
8. Connect the MAF/IAT sensor electrical connector.