Cadillac 2017 CT6 Owner's Manual page 257

256 Vehicle Care
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 inspect or replace the air cleaner/
filter:
3.0L V6 Engine
1. Remove the 10 screws on top
of the engine air cleaner/filter
cover.
2. Lift the engine air cleaner/filter
cover open on the hinge.
3. Pull out the engine air cleaner/
filter.
4. Inspect or replace the engine
air cleaner/filter.
5. Reverse Steps 1 3 to reinstall
the engine air cleaner/filter
cover.
3.6L V6 Engine
1. Screws (6)
2. Bolts (3)
3. Diagonal Brace
1. Remove the three bolts (2) and
the diagonal brace (3).
2. Remove the six screws (1) on
top of the engine air cleaner/
filter cover.
3. Lift the engine air cleaner/filter
cover open on the hinge.
4. Pull out the engine air cleaner/
filter.
5. Inspect or replace the engine
air cleaner/filter.