Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Removal of Intake Manifold Cover allows access to disconnecting the electrical connector.

Remove Intake Manifold Cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LF4)

Fig 1: Charge Air Bypass Valve Hose, Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct And Clamp

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Remove Charge Air Bypass Valve Hose Clamp (1) @ Charge Air Bypass Valve Hose (2)
Remove Charge Air Bypass Valve Hose (2) @ Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct (3)

Fig 2: Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube, Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct And Clamp

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Remove Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct Clamp (1) @ Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube (2)
Remove Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube (2) @ Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct (3)

Fig 3: Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct, Clamp And Retainer Spring

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NOTE:

Disconnect clamp from front outlet, not rear.

Remove Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct Clamp (1) @ Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct

NOTE:

Retainer spring is buried low and is a blind operation.

NOTE:

Use a flat bladed tool to disengage both sides of the spring to remove air cleaner outlet rear duct from turbocharger.

Disengage Retainer Spring (2) @ Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct (3)
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct (3)