Air Cleaner Assembly: Removal

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor electrical connector. See Figure . Loosen the intake air duct clamp at the throttle body. Loosen the air filter element/PCM housing cover screws. Remove the air filter element/PCM housing cover, the MAF/IAT sensor, and the intake air duct.
  2. Remove the PCM, without removing harness connectors, and set aside. Lift the air cleaner element assembly off of the air inlet assembly locating pins. Slide the air cleaner element assembly toward the fender in order to separate the air cleaner element assembly from the air inlet assembly. Remove the air cleaner element assembly and remove the intake air ducting from the throttle body. Loosen the clamp connecting the air cleaner element to the MAF/IAT sensor assembly.
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