GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1688912  Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.

  3. Object Number: 1685531  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube quick connect fitting from the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

  5. Object Number: 1688934  Size: SH
  6. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the throttle body.
  7. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the throttle body.

  8. Object Number: 1689168  Size: SH
  9. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct from the MAF/IAT sensor.
  10. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the MAF/IAT sensor and the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1689168  Size: SH
  1. Install air cleaner outlet duct to the vehicle and the MAF/IAT sensor.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the MAF/IAT sensor.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 1688934  Size: SH
  5. Install the air cleaner outlet duct to the throttle body.
  6. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the throttle body.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 1685531  Size: SH
  8. Connect the PCV tube quick connect fitting to the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

  9. Object Number: 1688912  Size: SH
  10. Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the MAF/IAT sensor.
  11. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .