Air Cleaner - Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual

AIR CLEANER

Regularly inspect and change the air
cleaner element according to the service
schedule in this manual.
CAUTION
The engine needs clean air to operate
properly.
• Do not operate your vehicle without
the air cleaner element installed.
Driving without the air cleaner ele-
ment properly installed can damage
your engine.
CLEANING THE AIR CLEANER
If the air cleaner element is dirty, you may
try to clean it as follows:
1. Open the hood and remove the cover
IA .
2. Remove the filter. Take care to dislodge
as little dirt as possible.
3. Clean the inside of the housing.
4. Cover the housing with a damp cloth
while cleaning the filter.
5. Away from the vehicle's engine com-
partment, lightly shake the filter to re-
lease loose dust and dirt.
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6. Clean the filter by blowing compressed
air through it in direction A opposite
of normal airflow B .
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7. Change the filter if it remains choked
with dirt.
Reinstall the cover when you are done.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
See "SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
SERVICES" on page 8-4.
A
B
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