2009 Cadillac XLR-V Owner's Manual - Page 340

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filters. Notice: If you spray water into the engine air cleaner/filter intake and water enters the engine air cleaner/filter housing, you could damage your vehicle's engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not spray water into the engine air cleaner/filter intake and/or housing. To inspect or replace the filters: 1. Some XLR-V vehicles, have a single piece black cover that snaps over the entire air cleaner assembly. For vehicles with this cover, simply pull it's left/right sides toward the outside of the vehicle and lift up to remove cover. Reinstall the cover when you are finished inspecting/replacing the filters. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filters Inspect the air cleaner/filters at the Maintenance II intervals and replace them at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7-4 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filters at each engine oil change. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filters To inspect the air cleaner/filters, remove the filters from the vehicle and lightly shake the filters to release loose dust and dirt. If the filters remain caked with dirt, new filters are required. 2. For vehicles that do not have a single piece black cover, move the clasps on the top of the engine air cleaner/filter cover forward to unlatch the cover. 3. Lift the front of the cover at an angle and remove. This is necessary due to the four tabs located on the rear of the cover. 6-20