Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 238

Air Cleaner
The air cleaner is located on the driver's side of the
engine compartment.
1. Remove the screws that hold the cover on.
2. Lift off the cover.
3. Reinstall
the
air cleaner fi
tightly.
lter and replace the cover
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index.
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can
cause
you or
others
to be
burned, The
air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine
backfires. I f 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 off.
I
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner 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 in place when you're driving.
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