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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 Solstice 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1826859 Size: SH
  1. Remove the charge air cooler inlet pipe. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement.
  2. Remove the charge air cooler outlet pipe. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
  4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.

    5. Object Number: 1829441 Size: SH
  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly front bolt.
  6. Firmly tug on the air cleaner lower assembly in order to disengage the air cleaner from the studs.
  7. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1829441 Size: SH
  1. Install the air cleaner assembly to the vehicle.
  2. Position the air cleaner assembly over the studs. Firmly press down over the studs in order to engage the air cleaner to the studs.

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

  3. Install the air cleaner assembly front bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1826859 Size: SH
  4. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the MAF sensor.
  5. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
  6. Install the charge air cooler outlet pipe. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement.
  7. Install the charge air cooler inlet pipe. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement.