Cadillac SRX 2015 Owner's Manual page 249

Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087806) - 2015 -
CRC 1st Edition - 5/19/14
after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi)
interval. See Maintenance Schedule
on page 11-2. If driving in dusty/dirty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
engine oil change.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/filter,
remove the filter from the vehicle
and lightly shake the filter to release
loose dust and dirt. If the filter
remains covered with dirt, a new
filter is required. Never use
compressed air to clean the filter.
1. Air Duct Clamp
2. Electrical Connector
3. Retaining Clips
1. Cover Cut Outs
2. Air Filter Tabs
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1. Open the hood. See Hood on
page 10-3.
Black plate (11,1)
Vehicle Care
2. Locate the air filter housing on
the front passenger side of the
engine compartment. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10-5.
3. Disconnect the outlet duct by
loosening the air duct clamp (1).
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector (2). First, remove the
connector lock clip at the bottom
of the connector, then press on
the top and bottom of the
connector to remove.
5. Lift the retaining clips (3) on the
air filter housing.
6. Tilt and lift the cover slightly
upward and slide the cover away
from outside edge of the vehicle.
Remove the air filter.
7. To install the air filter, place filter
inside box where the pleats fit in
between the tabs inside the
lower box. Ensure that the cover
cut outs (1) on both sides match
the air filter tabs (2) on both
sides.
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