1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 245
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
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Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. A-CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to burned. Theair cleaner be not only cleans air, it stops flame the engine the if backfires. If it isn't there,and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don'tdrive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off. L The air cleaner is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. To check or replace the air filter: 1. Remove the screws that hold the cover on. 2. Lift off the cover. NOTICE: If the air cleaner off, a backfire can cause is a damaging engine fire. And,dirt can easily get into your engine, which damage it. Always will have the air cleaner in place when you're driving. 3. Reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. 6-18