2015 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - Page 270

Vehicle Care See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-3. If driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. 2. Electrical Connector 3. Retaining Clips 10-11 3. Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp (1). 4. Disconnect the electrical connector (2). First, remove the connector lock clip at the bottom of the connector, then press on the top and bottom of the connector to remove. 5. Lift the retaining clips (3) on the air filter housing. 6. Tilt and lift the cover slightly upward and slide the cover away from outside edge of the vehicle. Remove the air filter. 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. Never use compressed air to clean the filter. 1. Cover Cut Outs 2. Air Filter Tabs To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-4. 2. Locate the air filter housing on the front passenger side of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-5. 7. To install the air filter, place filter inside box where the pleats fit in between the tabs inside the lower box. Ensure that the cover cut outs (1) on both sides match the air filter tabs (2) on both sides. 8. Replace air cleaner cover by inserting the four tabs into the slots. Lower cover to meet bottom of the box. Attach the retaining clips (3). 1. Air Duct Clamp