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Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 -
CRC - 5/20/13
10-14
Vehicle Care
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the
scheduled maintenance intervals.
See
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 engine 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 air
cleaner/filter:
2.5L L4 LCV Engine Shown,
3.6L V6 LFX Engine Similar
1. Air Duct Clamp
2. Electrical Connector
3. Screws
1. Open the hood. See
Hood on
page 10-4
.
2. Disconnect the outlet duct by
loosening the air duct clamp (1).
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector (2).
4. Remove the screws (3) on top of
the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
5. Lift the filter cover housing away
from the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
6. Pull out the filter.
7. Inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter.
8. Reverse Steps 2
–
4 to reinstall
the filter cover housing.
See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-3
for replacement intervals.