Pontiac 2002 Grand Prix - Manual (Page 282)

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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is located in the front of the
engine compartment on the driver’s side. See “Engine
Compartment Overview” in the Index for more
information on location.
To check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter do
the following:
1. Loosen the two clips located on the top of the engine
air cleaner/filter housing and lift the filter cover tabs
out of the housing.
2. Push the filter cover housing toward the engine.
3. Pull out the old filter.
4. Check or install a new engine air cleaner/filter.
See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in
the Index.
5. To reinstall the cover, position the tabs through the
slots on the housing. A notch on the sides of the
filter cover will indicate the correct placement.
Reinstall the two clips on the top of the engine air
cleaner/filter housing when you are finished.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.