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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Chevy K Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Air Cleaner Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 801973 Size: SH
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  4. Remove the retainers (1) from the air cleaner mounting bracket (2).
  5. Remove the air cleaner mounting bracket (2) from the vehicle.
  6. Remove the retainers (3) from the air cleaner support lower bracket (4).
  7. Remove the lower air cleaner support bracket from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 801973 Size: SH
  1. Install the lower support bracket (4) to the vehicle.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the lower support bracket retainers (3).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the retainer to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  3. Install the air cleaner mounting bracket (2) to the vehicle.
  4. Install the air cleaner mounting bracket retainers (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the retainers to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  6. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  7. Close the hood.