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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Air Cleaner Element Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1889700 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the mass airflow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
  2. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the air cleaner assembly.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the air cleaner assembly.

    4. Object Number: 1837999 Size: SH
  4. Disengage the air cleaner cover latches (1).
  5. Open the air cleaner cover.
  6. Remove and discard the air filter assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1837999 Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW air filter assembly.
  2. Close the air cleaner cover.
  3. Engage the air cleaner cover latches (1).

    4. Object Number: 1889700 Size: SH
  4. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the MAF/IAT sensor.
  5. Install the air cleaner outlet duct to the air cleaner assembly.

    6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the air cleaner assembly to 4 N·m (35 lb in).