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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 “Engine Compartment Overview” in the
Index for more information on the location of the engine
air cleaner/filter.
To check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter do
the following:
1. Remove the fasteners that hold the cover on and
remove the cover.
2. Lift out the engine air cleaner/filter.
3. Insert a new air filter, if needed.
4. Reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter cover.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index.
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.