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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.0L (L81) 🢒 Air Cleaner Element Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 959425 Size: SH
  1. Loosen the clamp at the air cleaner assembly.

    2. Object Number: 963428 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector at the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
  3. Remove the MAF harness from the clip near the air cleaner bolt.

    4. Object Number: 963227 Size: SH
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly to the bracket bolt.
  5. While holding the outer duct assembly back, lift the air cleaner assembly out of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 963227 Size: SH
  1. Install the air cleaner assemble into position, aligning locking pins into the front panel.

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

  2. Install the air cleaner attachment bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the air cleaner-to-support bracket - L81 to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 963428 Size: SH
  3. Connect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
  4. Install the MAF sensor electrical harness into the retaining cup.

    5. Object Number: 959425 Size: SH
  5. Tighten the clamp at the air cleaner assembly.