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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2004ENVOY 2WD L6-4.2L VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONAIR INTAKE SYSTEM
2004 GMC Envoy 2WD L6-4.2L VIN S
Air Intake System
2004 GMC Envoy 2WD L6-4.2L VIN SSECTION Air Intake System
AIR INTAKE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The air induction system provides contaminant filtration and is equipped with two resonators to filter unwanted induction noise. As the throttle plate is opened, air is drawn into the air filter housing. The air is pulled through the air filter element which provides maximum air filtration without restricting air flow. From the filter element, the air is drawn into the air cleaner outlet duct and past the first air resonator. This resonator is actually the upper half of the air filter housing. Air flows through the duct, past the intake air temperature (IAT), and into the second air resonator that is mounted directly on top of the engine. Air exiting the second resonator flows directly to the throttle body and into the engine.
AIR CLEANER RESTRICTION INDICATOR
The air cleaner restriction indicator is located on the intake duct between the air cleaner assembly and the throttle body.
If the area inside of the clear section is green, no air filter service is required. If the area inside the clear section is orange and Change Air Filter appears, replace the air filter.
The air induction system provides contaminant filtration and is equipped with two resonators to filter unwanted induction noise. As the throttle plate is opened, air is drawn into the air filter housing. The air is pulled through the air filter element which provides maximum air filtration without restricting air flow. From the filter element, the air is drawn into the air cleaner outlet duct and past the first air resonator. This resonator is actually the upper half of the air filter housing. Air flows through the duct, past the intake air temperature (IAT), and into the second air resonator that is mounted directly on top of the engine. Air exiting the second resonator flows directly to the throttle body and into the engine.
AIR CLEANER RESTRICTION INDICATOR
The air cleaner restriction indicator is located on the intake duct between the air cleaner assembly and the throttle body.
If the area inside of the clear section is green, no air filter service is required. If the area inside the clear section is orange and Change Air Filter appears, replace the air filter.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.