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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Air Cleaner Assembly
    GM1217755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the following components from the lower air cleaner housing/washer solvent tank assembly (4). Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement .
    • The air cleaner cover (2)
    • The filter element (6)
    • The mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (3)
    • The air inlet duct (5)
  2. Fig 2: Locating Electrical Connectors
    GM907812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
    • The windshield washer pump (1)
    • The headlamp washer pump (2), if equipped
    • The low solvent level sensor (4)
    • The lift gate washer pump (6), if equipped
  4. Remove the wire harness to the washer solvent level sensor from the retaining clips (3,5).
  5. Fig 3: View Of Headlamp Washer Hose At Headlamp Washer Pump
    GM1362808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If applicable, disconnect the headlamp washer hose from the headlamp washer pump located on the lower air cleaner housing/washer solvent tank. Cap the headlamp washer pump outlet fitting to prevent loss of washer solvent.
  7. Fig 4: View Of Air Filter Housing/Washer Solvent Tank Assembly & Washer Pump Hoses
    GM1361746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the washer pump hoses (3) and plug the outlet ports to prevent loss of washer solvent.
  9. Remove the 2 retaining nuts (1) from the mounting studs on the air cleaner housing/washer solvent tank assembly.
  10. Lift the lower air filter housing/washer solvent tank assembly (2) off of the studs and remove the assembly.