2003 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 241

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleanedfilter and the crankcase ventilation filter. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on location. 3. Change the filter. 4. Snap both clips to secure the engine air cleaner/filter cover. Be sure the engine air cleaner/filter cover is correctly positioned to seal out dust and contaminants that are harmful to your engine. _.re _ Operat...d the engine witt. air cleaner/_ _ _ er off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans theair, it stops flame if the engine backfires. it isn't there If and the engine backfires, you could burned. be Don't drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. To change the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Unsnap both clips on the cover. 2. Remove the cover. Notice: If the air cleanedfilter is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire.And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which willdamage it. Always have the air cleanedfilter in place when you're driving. 5-24