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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Air Cleaner Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 622038 Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
  2. Release the wiring harness from the retainers on the air cleaner mounting bracket and position it aside.

    3. Object Number: 736049 Size: SH
  3. Reach under the front of the electrical center and press up on the relief in order to release the tab.
  4. While pressing up, slide the electrical center toward the front of the vehicle to remove it from the air cleaner mounting bracket.
  5. Position the electrical center aside in order to access the air cleaner mounting bracket bolts.

    6. Object Number: 622040 Size: SH
  6. Remove the air cleaner mounting bracket bolts from the body.

    7. Object Number: 622039 Size: SH
  7. Remove the air cleaner mounting bracket bolts from the strut tower.
  8. Remove the air cleaner mounting bracket from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the air cleaner mounting bracket to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 622039 Size: SH

    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 air cleaner mounting bracket to strut tower bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the air cleaner mounting bracket to strut tower bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 622040 Size: SH
  3. Install the air cleaner mounting bracket to body bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the air cleaner mounting bracket to body bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 622038 Size: SH
  4. Place the wiring harness into position and secure the wiring harness retainers.

    5. Object Number: 736049 Size: SH
  5. Position the electrical center to the air cleaner mounting bracket.
  6. Slide the electrical center toward the rear of the vehicle to engage the retainer.
  7. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.