When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter; How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - Cadillac SRX 2004 Owner's Manual

When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at every oil change and
replace it at the first oil change after 25,000 miles
(40 000 km)
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, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws located on the sides of
the cover.
2. Disconnect the coolant recovery hose so that it is
not going across the top of the engine air
cleaner/filter.
3. Loosen the clamp and remove the duct from the
passenger's side of the engine air cleaner/filter.
4. Lift the cover off.
5. Pull out the old engine air cleaner/filter.
6. Install a new engine air cleaner/filter, if needed.
See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-15 for the correct part number for the filter.
7. Reinstall the cover by reversing Steps 1 through 4.
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 flame 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.
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