GM 22676970
Air Filter

When you replace the air cleaner start by leaving the upper air cleaner cover screws in place. If the air cleaner has air functionality you must disconnect its quick connect fitting from the air cleaner. Next loosen the air cleaner cover screws and proceed. When replacing the Air Filter start by opening the air cleaner cover then extracting the Air Filter from the air cleaner. The air cleaner cover comes standard with a hydrocarbon adsorber which should never be serviced. The cover needs immediate replacement when physical damage appears. Check the damage on air cleaner housing assembly and proceed with needed replacement. When installing the new Air Filter you must position it inside the air cleaner while securing the inboard hinges before you tighten the screws on the cover. You should connect the quick connect fitting of the air hose to the air cleaner when it is present. Tighten the air cleaner cover screws at 3 n.m (27 lb in) torque.

To be able to replace the Air Filter, first, you need to loosen the air cleaner cover screws without removing it, then, open this cover and take out the Air Filter from the air cleaner. Check for any damage to the air cleaner housing assembly; if found any issue replace the assembly as required. Then it takes to install the new Air Filter into the air cleaner, a cover on the air cleaner by locking the inboard hinges before tightening the screws. Finally, fasten the air cleaner cover screws to a torque of 3 nm (27 lb in). Note that the air cleaner cover comes with a hydro carbon absorber, which is non serviceable item that ought to be replaced if it gets damaged.

First, remove the air cleaner intake duct, and after taking off the duct, disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector. Release the two clamps, which are on the side of the air cleaner assembly and tip the assembly lid that is on top to release it from the lower housing. Then take the Air Filter out of the lower housing. For the purpose of installation, it is recommended to insert the new Air Filter into the lower housing, engage the hinge of the air cleaner assembly lid, and lower the cover into the closed position. Hookup at the two clamps on the side of the air cleaner assembly, reconnect the maf sensor electrical connector and last but not least reinstall air cleaner intake duct.

Install the air filter into the air cleaner and close the air cleaner cover.

Remove the air filter from the air cleaner.

First, loosen the air cleaner cover screws without removing them from the upper air cleaner cover, then open the air cleaner cover and remove the air filter from the air cleaner.

Do not remove the screws from the upper air cleaner cover.

Place the air filter into the air cleaner, close the air cleaner cover ensuring the inboard hinges are engaged before tightening the screws, and then tighten the air cleaner cover screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in), adhering to the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector and release the two clamps on the side of the air cleaner assembly.

Reconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the MAF/IAT sensor and install the air cleaner outlet duct to the air cleaner assembly.

The air cleaner cover contains a non-serviceable hydro carbon absorber; if any physical damage is observed, the cover must be replaced.

Disengage the air cleaner cover latches and open the air cleaner cover to remove and discard the air filter assembly.