2011 Chevrolet Traverse Owner's Manual - Page 325

Vehicle Care 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 (away from vehicle) to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains covered with dirt, a new filter is required. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Remove the engine cover. See Engine Cover on page 10‑7. A. Ventilation Tube B. Sensor 2. Disconnect the cover fitting from the ventilation tube (A). 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the sensor (B). A. Clamp B. Screws C. Housing Cover D. Filter E. Base 4. Loosen the outlet duct clamp (A). 5. Loosen the six housing cover (C) screws (B). 10-13 6. Remove the housing cover (C) with outlet duct.