Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - Pontiac 2000 Bonneville Owner's Manual

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

The air cleaner/filter is on the driver's side of the engine
compartment. To check or replace the air cleaner/filter:
1. Loosen the two clips on top of the air cleaner
housing and lift the filter cover tabs out of
the housing.
2. Push the filter housing cover toward the engine,
compressing the hose.
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3. Pull out the filter.
4. Replace the air filter and make sure the filter cover
tabs position through the slots in the housing.
A notch on the sides of the filter cover will indicate
the correct engagement.
5. Fasten 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 Services" in the Index.
CAUTION:
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 stops flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't
drive with it off, and be careful working on the
engine with the air cleaner/filter off.