LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Cadillac >> 2009 >> STS V >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Engine Controls And Fuel - 4.4L - Introduction >> Repair Instructions >> Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement >> Removal Procedure
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
    GM1614080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the vehicle. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
  3. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor if necessary. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor/Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement .
  4. Remove the coolant hose from the retaining feature on the top of the air cleaner assembly. Position the hose aside.
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Splash Shield Clip
    GM1613994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disengage the air cleaner housing splash shield clip (1).
  7. Remove the bolts securing the air cleaner housing to the vehicle (2,3).
  8. Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Assembly
    GM1614072Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the air cleaner housing from the vehicle. If necessary, remove the air cleaner housing splash shield.