2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 298

10-22 Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace them at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 for more information. If driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. 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 to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains covered with dirt, a new filter is required. 6.2 L V8 Engine LS3 Shown, 6.2 L V8 Engine LS9 and 7.0 L V8 Engine LS7 Similar A. Tube B. Clamp C. Duct 2. Remove the tube (A) from the air cleaner assembly. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10‑7. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑8 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. Notice: If you spray water into the engine air cleaner/filter intake and water enters the engine air cleaner/filter housing, you could damage your vehicle's engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not spray water into the engine air cleaner/ filter intake and/or housing. If cleaning the vehicle with the hood open, take care not to spray water directly near the filter opening of the air cleaner, as shown in the illustration, as this could damage the vehicle's engine.