Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - GMC Buick Encore 2022 Owner's Manual

168 Vehicle Care
Change the fluid at the intervals listed in
Maintenance Schedule 0 225, and be sure to
use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0 233.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine
compartment on the passenger side of the
vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview
0 164.
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter
For intervals on changing and inspecting the
engine air cleaner/filter, see Maintenance
Schedule 0 225.
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
with water or compressed air.
To inspect or replace the air cleaner/filter:
1.4L L4 Engine (LE2)
1. Remove the two screws, tilt the cover,
and slide it out of the assembly.
Warning
If part replacement is necessary, the part
must be replaced with one of the same
part number or with an equivalent part.
Use of a replacement part without the
Warning (Continued)
same fit, form, and function may result
in personal injury or damage to the
vehicle.
2. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/
filter.
3. Lower the cover, slide it into the
assembly, then secure with the two
screws.
See Maintenance Schedule 0 225 for
replacement intervals.
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or others
to be burned. Use caution when working
on the engine. Do not start the engine or
drive the vehicle with the air cleaner/
filter off, as flames may be present if the
engine backfires.
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Warning