Buick 2010 Enclave - Manual (Page 314)

10-12 Vehicle Care
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 (away
from vehicle) to release loose dust
and dirt. If the filter remains caked
with dirt, a new filter is required.
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1. Remove the engine cover. See
Engine Cover on page 10‑7.
A. Ventilation Tube
B. Sensor
2. Disconnect the cover fitting from
the ventilation tube (A).
3. Disconnect the wiring harness
connector from the sensor (B).
A. Clamp
B. Screws
C. Housing Cover
D. Filter
E. Base
4. Loosen the outlet duct
clamp (A).
5. Loosen the six housing
cover (C) screws (B).
6. Remove the housing cover (C)
with outlet duct.
7. Remove the filter (D) and any
loose debris that may be found
in the base (E).
8. Inspect or replace the filter (D).
9. Reverse Steps 2 through 6 to
reinstall the housing cover
and reconnect the electrical
connector to the sensor.
10. Reinstall the engine cover.
See Engine Cover on
page 10‑7.
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WARNING
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. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.