2000 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 340

3. After replacing the air cleaner filter, seat the tabs on the bottom of the panel into the slots at the bottom. 4. Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place. If the panel moves easily, check that the tabs are seated correctly in the slots. NOTICE: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you're driving. CAUTION: 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 stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Passenger compartment air, both outside air and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment filter, which is part of a two-piece filter system. The filter removes certain contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust particles, as well as odors such as exhaust or fuel fumes. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early. For how often to change the air filter, see "Scheduled Maintenance" in the Index. The access panel for the passenger compartment air filter is located in the back of the glove box. 6-16