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SMU - Revised Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement

Subject:Revised Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement

Models:2000-2005 Saturn L-Series Models



This bulletin is being issued to revise the Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement procedure in the Heater and Ventilation (Non-A/C) sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 893454  Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Important: Remove any debris in the filter area.

  3. Gently remove the hood-to-cowl seal by peeling it up from one end.
  4. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to open the filter access door in the cowl screen.

  5. Object Number: 878147  Size: SH
  6. Rotate the locking tabs outward to release the filter assembly.
  7. Remove the filter by pulling straight out.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Install the filter noting the air flow direction indicator.


    Object Number: 878147  Size: SH
  1. Install a new filter.
  2. Rotate the locking tabs inward to secure the air filter in place.

  3. Object Number: 893454  Size: SH
  4. Install the hood-to-cowl seal.
  5. Close the cowl screen access door and snap the door closed.