Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - GMC Canyon 2023 Owner's Manual

GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-16512225) - 2023 -
CRC - 3/20/23
4. Press the thumbwheel or the reset stem
to confirm the reset.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine
compartment on the driver s side of the
vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview
0 234.
When to Inspect/Replace the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and inspecting the
engine air cleaner/filter, see Maintenance
Schedule 0 298.
How to Inspect/Replace 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. Do
not clean the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or compressed air.
To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/
filter:
1. Loosen the three screws on top of the
engine air cleaner/filter housing.
2. Lift and slide the filter cover housing
away from the engine air cleaner/filter
housing in the hinge.
3. Pull out the filter.
Vehicle Care
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
same fit, form, and function may result
in personal injury or damage to the
vehicle.
4. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/
filter.
5. Reverse Steps 1-2 to reinstall the filter
cover housing.
If equipped, reset the engine air filter life
system after replacing the engine air filter.
See Engine Air Filter Life System 0 238.
Warning
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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