How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - Pontiac Solstice 2008 Owner's Manual

When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter element at each scheduled
Maintenance II service interval and replace the air
cleaner/filter element at the first oil change after
50,000 miles (80 000 km). 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 caked with
dirt, a new filter is required.
To inspect or replace the filter, open the clamps that
hold the cover on and lift off the cover. Be sure to
reinstall the cover tightly.
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CAUTION:
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Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
off can cause you or others to be burned.
The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps
to stop flames if the engine backfires. If it is
not there and the engine backfires, you could
be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be
careful working on the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off.
Notice: If the air cleaner/filter 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/filter
in place when you are driving.