Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - Cadillac 2016 CTS Owner's Manual

276 Vehicle Care
Change the fluid and filter at the
intervals listed in Maintenance
Schedule 0 349, and be sure to use
the fluid listed in Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0 358.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
engine compartment on the driver
side of the vehicle. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0 265.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/
filter, see Maintenance
Schedule 0 349.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/
filter, make sure that the engine air
cleaner/filter housing and nearby
components are free of dirt and
debris. Remove the engine air
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and
replace if damaged. Do not clean
the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or
compressed air.
To inspect or replace the air cleaner/
filter:
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1. Remove the four screws on top
of the air cleaner/filter cover.
2. Lift the air/cleaner/filter cover
away from the air cleaner/filter
housing.
3. Pull out the air cleaner/filter.
4. Inspect or replace the air
cleaner/filter.
5. Reverse Steps 1-3 to reinstall
the air cleaner/filter cover.
3.6L V6 LF3 Engine
1. Lower Air Duct Clamp
2. Lower Electrical Connector
3. Upper Air Duct Clamp
4. Upper Electrical Connector
5. Screws