Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002)
Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose: Service and Repair
AIR CLEANER INTAKE DUCT REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Loosen the 2 intake air duct (shown similar) clamps from the air cleaner assembly and throttle body.
2. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove intake air duct/mass air flow (MAF) sensor from air cleaner assembly and throttle body.
4. Loosen the clamp on the MAF sensor and separate the intake air duct from the MAF sensor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Assemble the intake air duct and MAF sensor.
2. Install the assembly (shown similar) to the throttle body and air cleaner assembly.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Secure the 3 clamps on the intake air duct/MAF sensor assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the air cleaner duct clamps to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
