2003 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 247

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter the Operating the engine with air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others tobe burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the it stops air, 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 off. on the engine with the air cleanedfilter The engine air cleaner/filter is located at the center front of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 to determine when to replace the air filter. Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire.And, dirt can easily get into yourengine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you're driving. 5-18