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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.5L 🢒 Air Cleaner Element Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1236158 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor harness connector.
  2. Remove the upper air cleaner cover screws.
  3. Remove the upper air cleaner cover.
  4. Remove the air cleaner filter from the lower air cleaner housing.
  5. Inspect the air cleaner filter for dust, dirt and water contamination.
  6. Replace as necessary. Refer to Maintenance Schedule in Maintenance and Lubrication.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 851250 Size: SH
  1. Install the air cleaner filter into the lower air cleaner housing.
  2. Install the upper air cleaner cover to the lower air cleaner housing.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Secure the air cleaner housing cover.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the air cleaner cover screws to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  4. Connect the MAF sensor harness connector.