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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Air Cleaner Assembly, MAF/IAT Sensor & Clamp
    GM858230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: If the MAF/IAT sensor is installed backwards, the fuel system goes rich. An arrow cast into the plastic portion of the sensor indicates proper air flow direction. The arrow must point toward the engine.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. If necessary, install the MAF/IAT sensor.
  2. If necessary, tighten the MAF/IAT clamp.

    Tighten:  Tighten the clamp to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

  3. Fig 2: View Of Air Cleaner & Adapter
    GM334911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the air cleaner assembly (1) onto the air cleaner adaptor (2).
  5. Push down on the air cleaner assembly in order to secure the assembly to the adaptor.
  6. Fig 3: View Of Auxiliary Battery Relay, MAF, IAT & Coolant Level Sensor Electrical Connectors
    GM674702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the MAF/IAT sensor electrical connector (4).
  8. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .