Black plate (14,1)
Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6081487) - 2014 - CRC - 11/19/13
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Vehicle Care
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect/replace the air cleaner/filter
at the scheduled maintenance
intervals listed in
Maintenance
Schedule on page 11-3
. 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. Remove the nine screws on top
of the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
2. Lift the filter cover housing away
from the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
3. Pull out the filter.
4. Inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter.
5. Lower the filter cover housing
toward the engine.
6. Install the nine screws on the top
of the housing to lock the cover
in place.
2.4L L4 Engine eAssist
1. Remove the six screws on top of
the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
2. Lift the filter cover housing away
from the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
3. Pull out the filter.
4. Inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter.