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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1996 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 2.4L 🢒 Air Cleaner

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 102397 Size: SH
  1. Remove the upper air cleaner screws.
  2. Remove the upper air cleaner cover (1).
  3. Remove the air cleaner filter (2) from lower air cleaner housing (3).
  4. Inspect the air cleaner filter for dust, dirt and water.
  5. Replace if required. Refer to Maintenance Schedule - Short Trip/City or Maintenance Schedule - Long Trip/Highway in Maintenance and Lubrication.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 102397 Size: SH
  1. Install the air cleaner filter (2) into the lower air cleaner housing (3).
  2. Install the upper air cleaner cover (1) to lower air cleaner housing.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the upper air cleaner screws

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the upper air cleaner cover screws to 3 N·m (26 lb in)