Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

How to Check and Add Fluid
Visually check the brake/clutch fluid
reservoir to make sure the fluid level
is at the MIN (minimum) line on the
side of the reservoir. The brake/
hydraulic clutch fluid system should
be closed and sealed.
Do not remove the cap to check the
fluid level or to top off the fluid level.
Remove the cap only when
necessary to add the proper fluid
until the level reaches the MIN line.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

The engine air cleaner/filter is
located in the engine compartment
on the driver side of the vehicle.
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 9‑6 for more information on
location.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the
scheduled maintenance intervals.
See the Scheduled Maintenance on
page 10‑2 for more information.
If you are driving in dusty/dirty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
engine oil change.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/filter,
remove the filter from the vehicle
and lightly shake the filter to release
loose dust and dirt. If the filter
remains covered with dirt, a new
filter is required.
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
2.0L L4 Engine
1. Open the bonnet. See Bonnet
on page 9‑4.
Vehicle Care
2. Remove the screws on top of
the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
3. Lift the filter cover housing away
from the engine.
4. Pull out the filter.
5. Inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter.
6. Lower the filter cover housing
toward the engine.
7. Install the screws on the top of
the housing to lock the cover
in place.
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