Chevrolet 2004 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 283

4. Check or install a new engine air cleaner/filter.
See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-13.
5. To reinstall the cover, position the tabs through the
slots on the housing. A notch on the sides of the
filter cover will indicate the correct engagement.
Reinstall the two clips on the top of the housing
when you are finished.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when
to replace the air filter.
See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
CAUTION:
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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 helps to stop flame if the engine backfires.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
If it is not there and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Do not 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
are driving.
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