Wix 49117 Air Filter

WIX 49117 Engine Air Filter Overview

The WIX 49117 engine air filter is a panel-style replacement built for normal commuting and severe-duty driving conditions. It is a direct-fit air filter for select Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Pontiac G4, and Pontiac Pursuit applications, with media engineered to support consistent engine protection in stop-and-go traffic, dirt roads, construction zones, short trips, and highway use.

For buyers searching for a Chevrolet Cobalt air filter or Pontiac G5 air filter, this WIX 49117 part number is a practical OE-style service replacement that follows recommended air filter change intervals.

Key Features

• Panel-style engine air filter for light-duty passenger vehicles
• Enhanced cellulose media with phenolic resin treatment for added moisture resistance
• Contains more media than many original equipment service filters
• High-tear-strength polyurethane seal on applicable designs for temperature resistance
• Laboratory-tested to ISO 5011 standards with at least 99.5% efficiency based on Wix 42389
• Direct replacement part number: WIX 49117

Detailed Product Description

The WIX 49117 is an air filter panel measuring 9.370 inches long, 8.405 inches wide, and 1.653 inches high. It uses synthetic media and a closed top design, making it a straightforward replacement for the factory air intake filter element in supported vehicles. This filter is built to help maintain airflow while capturing airborne contaminants that can enter the intake system during everyday driving.

Compatible With 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006 Pontiac G4, and 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit. If you are cross-shopping replacement filters, this part cross-references FRAM CA9969 and NAPA Gold Filters 9117 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Help Address

• Restricted airflow from a dirty or clogged engine air filter
• Dust and debris entering the intake system during road use
• Reduced filtration performance during stop-and-go driving
• Moisture exposure affecting filter media durability
• Missed OEM air filter service intervals

Installation Notes and Tips

Replace the filter at the interval recommended by the vehicle manufacturer or sooner if driving conditions are severe. Before installation, confirm the air box dimensions and filter orientation match the original part. Inspect the air cleaner housing for dirt, leaves, or debris, and make sure the sealing surfaces are clean so the filter seats properly.

For fitment-based searches, this part is commonly referenced as a Pontiac G5 engine air filter, Chevrolet Cobalt replacement air filter, and Pontiac Pursuit air filter.

Quality Assurance

WIX designs this filter for OE-style service replacement use and validates filtration performance through ISO 5011 laboratory testing. The construction uses moisture-resistant treated media and durable sealing materials to support dependable service in normal and severe driving conditions.