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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2005 🢒 ION 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 2.0L 🢒 Air Cleaner Element Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 1386444 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor harness connector.
  3. Loosen the air cleaner top cover screws.
  4. Remove the top air cleaner cover.
  5. Remove the air cleaner filter from the lower air cleaner housing.
  6. Inspect the air cleaner filter for dust, dirt and water contamination.
  7. Replace as necessary. Refer to Maintenance Schedule .

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the air cleaner filter into the lower air cleaner housing.
  2. Install the top 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 housing screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 1386445 Size: SH
  4. Install the air cleaner resonator to the air cleaner assembly.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamps to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  5. Connect the MAF sensor harness connector.