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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the left inner fender brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal in Body Front End.
  2. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement .
  3. Remove the 2 screws (2) from the 2 air cleaner housing sections.
  4. Remove the air cleaner housing cover assembly (1).
  5. Without disconnecting the PCM connectors, remove the PCM (4) and harness from the air cleaner housing (3).
  6. Fig 1: View Of Air Cleaner Housing, Bolts, PCM & Harness
    GM444496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the air cleaner housing (1) by pulling the housing from the 2 rubber grommets in the engine compartment. Inspect the assembly for signs of damage and replace if required.
  8. Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Housing
    GM444479Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.