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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Solstice 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Air Cleaner Element Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1826859 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.

    2. Object Number: 1829443 Size: SH
  2. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamp (1) at the air cleaner housing.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the air cleaner housing.

    4. Object Number: 1829442 Size: SH
  4. Unlatch the upper air cleaner cover retainer clips.
  5. Remove the upper air cleaner cover.
  6. Remove the air cleaner filter from the lower air cleaner housing.
  7. Inspect the air cleaner filter for dust, dirt, and water contamination. Replace as necessary. Refer to Maintenance Schedule.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1829442 Size: SH
  1. Install the NEW air cleaner filter into the lower air cleaner housing.
  2. Install the upper air cleaner cover to the lower air cleaner housing.
  3. Latch the upper air cleaner cover retainer clips.

    4. Object Number: 1829443 Size: SH
  4. Install the air cleaner outlet duct to the air cleaner housing.

    5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp (1) at the air cleaner housing to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

    6. Object Number: 1826859 Size: SH
  6. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the MAF sensor.