Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual page 224

If cleaning the vehicle with the
bonnet open, take care not to spray
water directly near the filter opening
of the air cleaner, as shown in the
illustration, as this could damage
the vehicle's engine.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/
filter, see Scheduled Maintenance
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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 remove the bonnet extractor duct
to gain access:
1. Bolts (4)
2. Bonnet Extractor Duct
1. Open the bonnet. See Bonnet
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2. Remove the four bolts (1) and
the bonnet extractor duct (2).
3. Reverse Step 2 to replace the
bonnet extractor duct.
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
Vehicle Care
1. Surge Tank Coolant Hose
2. Screws (2)
3. Hose Retainers (2)
4. Air Duct Clamp
5. Electrical Connector
Caution
If the engine coolant surge tank
hose is not carefully lifted out of
the hose retainers on the air
cleaner/filter cover assembly, it
may be damaged and cause
engine coolant to leak. Damage
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
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