Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

The engine air cleaner/filter is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the Index for more information on engine air cleaner/filter location.

To remove the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following:

1.Remove the fasteners that hold the cover on.

2.Remove the cover and lift out the engine air cleaner/filter.

3.Insert a new engine air cleaner/filter.

4.Reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter cover.

5.Tighten the fasteners to hold the cover in place.

CAUTION:

Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off.

NOTICE:

If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you're driving.

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Chevrolet 2001 manual Engine Air Cleaner/Filter