Air Cleaner Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the fastener from the coolant tank. Remove the coolant tank and set aside. Remove the 3 bolts from the support brace and remove the brace.
- Disconnect the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector. Loosen the 2 clamps on the air cleaner intake duct. Remove the air cleaner inlet duct and MAF sensor as an assembly.
- Unsnap the 2 latches and remove the air cleaner housing cover. See Figure. Remove the air filter element. Unsnap the latch on the upper cover and remove the cover. See Figure.
- Carefully remove the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) leaving the 2 harnesses connected and set aside. Remove the 2 bolts from the air cleaner assembly and remove the housing.