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Originally posted by jnak:
This is for the 2.2 Ecotec motor.
The intake resonator can be a major pain in the ass to remove. You will need the following:
A jack
Tire wrench
Flat screwdriver
Socket (there are two sizes...I can't remember the sizes off the top of my head though)
1. Jack the front passenger side up. Put a jack stand under the axle so the car doesn't crush you.
2. Remove the front passenger side tire.
3. You will have to pull out the fenderwell lining. There are a number of clips and bolts holding the fenderwell lining in place. I was able to do this without removing the whole lining; however it's probably easier if you do. The fenderwell lining extends under the corner of the bumper and there are clips and bolts there too. To pull out the clips, stick a flat screwdriver under the centre piece, then pry out.
4. Remove the fenderwell lining (just pull it down, then out).
5. The resonator is held in place by a bolt in the front, and a clip in the back. Take out the bolt first. You can see it by crawling under the bumper. It's toward the centre of the car.
6. Once the bolt is out, you will have to pull pretty hard to get the clip out.
7. Pull the resonator out through the fenderwell opening.
8. Replace the fenderwell lining, replace the tire, pull out the jack stand, etc.
Here's a picture of the bong they put in the car:
Unfortunately the car's not here so I can't take any pictures of the car itself.
This is for the 2.2 Ecotec motor.
The intake resonator can be a major pain in the ass to remove. You will need the following:
A jack
Tire wrench
Flat screwdriver
Socket (there are two sizes...I can't remember the sizes off the top of my head though)
1. Jack the front passenger side up. Put a jack stand under the axle so the car doesn't crush you.
2. Remove the front passenger side tire.
3. You will have to pull out the fenderwell lining. There are a number of clips and bolts holding the fenderwell lining in place. I was able to do this without removing the whole lining; however it's probably easier if you do. The fenderwell lining extends under the corner of the bumper and there are clips and bolts there too. To pull out the clips, stick a flat screwdriver under the centre piece, then pry out.
4. Remove the fenderwell lining (just pull it down, then out).
5. The resonator is held in place by a bolt in the front, and a clip in the back. Take out the bolt first. You can see it by crawling under the bumper. It's toward the centre of the car.
6. Once the bolt is out, you will have to pull pretty hard to get the clip out.
7. Pull the resonator out through the fenderwell opening.
8. Replace the fenderwell lining, replace the tire, pull out the jack stand, etc.
Here's a picture of the bong they put in the car:

Unfortunately the car's not here so I can't take any pictures of the car itself.