2003 GMC Safari 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 cleanedfilter cover is correctly positioned to seal out dust and contaminants that are harmful to your engine. L' '. Operating the engine with the air cleanedfilter 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 withit off, and be careful working off. on the engine with the air cleaner/filter I Notices If the air cleanerfiilter 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 cleanedfilter in place when You're driving. To change theengineair 2. Remove the cover. cleaner/filter, dothe following: 1. Unsnap both clips on the cover. 5-24