Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual page 218

9-16 Vehicle Care
2.4L L4 Engine
1. Open the bonnet. See Bonnet
on page 9‑4.
A. Screws (6)
B. Air Duct Clamp
C. Electrical Connector
2. Disconnect the outlet duct by
loosening the air duct clamp (B).
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector (C).
4. Remove the screws (A) on top of
the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
5. Lift the filter cover housing away
from the engine.
6. Pull out the filter.
7. Inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter.
8. Reverse Steps 2 through 4 to
reinstall the filter cover housing.
3.0L V6 Engine
1. Open the bonnet. See Bonnet
on page 9‑4.
2. Remove the screws on top of
the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
3. Lift the filter cover housing away
from the engine.
4. Pull out the filter.
5. Inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter.