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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    3. Object Number: 25804 Size: SH
  3. Remove the pop rivets (2) from the lower air deflector (1).
  4. Remove the lower air deflector.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 25804 Size: SH
  1. Install the lower air deflector (1) into position.
  2. Install the pop rivets (2) to the lower air deflector.
  3. Lower the vehicle.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Connect the negative battery cable.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).