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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 ION 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 2.2L (L61) 🢒 Air Cleaner Element Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 851290 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor harness connector.
  2. Loosen the air cleaner assembly clamp.

    3. Object Number: 851250 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the air cleaner assembly clips.
  4. Remove the upper 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

    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. Secure the air cleaner housing cover.

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


    Object Number: 851290 Size: SH
  4. Connect the air cleaner resonator to the air cleaner assembly.

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

  5. Connect the IAT sensor harness connector.