2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 308

Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the following steps: 1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position. 2. Raise the hood. 3. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and air inlet grille. 4. Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the passenger's side of the vehicle (peel back halfway to center). 5. Remove the air inlet grille retainers. 6. Remove the air inlet grille. 7. Remove the air deflector grille in the compartment. 8. Remove the old passenger compartment air filter. The passenger compartment air filter is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger's side of the vehicle (underneath the air inlet grille). The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module. Like your engine's air cleaner/filter, it may need to be changed periodically. For information on how often to change the passenger compartment air filter, see "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index. 9. Then reverse the steps to install the new air filter. For the type of filter to use, see "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the Index. 6-21