Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - Chevrolet CORVETTE Owner's Manual

246 Vehicle Care
When to Change Engine Air Filter
When the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
displays a message to replace the engine air
filter at the next oil change, follow this
timing.
When the DIC displays a message to replace
the engine air filter soon, replace the engine
air filter at the earliest convenience.
The system must be reset after the engine
air filter has been changed.
If the DIC displays a message to check the
engine air filter system, see your dealer.
How to Reset Engine Air Filter Life
System
Reset the system whenever the engine air
filter is replaced so that the system can
calculate the next engine air filter change.
To reset:
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Select Air Filter Life under the
Maintenance DIC menu. See Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 0 105.
3. Press the thumbwheel under the Air
Filter Life page to move to the Reset/
Disable area. Select Reset Air Filter Life
with the thumbwheel scroll and then
press the thumbwheel. Then press Yes to
confirm the reset.
4. When the Engine Air Filter Life System is
successfully reset, 100% Air Filter Life will
be displayed.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

See Engine Compartment Overview 0 238 for
the location of the engine air cleaner/filter.
Caution
If water is sprayed and enters the engine
air cleaner/filter intake and housing, the
engine could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and inspecting the
engine air cleaner/filter, see Maintenance
Schedule 0 292.
How to Inspect/Replace 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. Do
not clean the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or compressed air.
To inspect or replace the air cleaner/filter:
1. Remove the convenience net,
if equipped.
2. Remove the four lift off bracket bolts (2)
to remove the brackets (1).