2003 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 244

Engine Air Cleanedfilter 3. Check or replace the engine air cleanedfilter. 4. Put the cover back on tightly. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. 2.2L L4 ECOTEC Engine shown, 3400 V6 Engine similar The engine air cleanedfilter is located in the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle. v'lru Operating the engine with the air cleanerifilter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans theair, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't there and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleanedfilteroff. Cnn f'nmnovtmnrrt ~ t a y t ~ ~ u I ~ ~ U ~ L ~ ~ ~f V V I b t n n t ; - t A , nn UV LI , C / I I Y , UVYY ~ Y yuyu -T)NP, E u iq C a r I L IVI more information on location. To check or replace the engine air cleanedfilter, do the following: 1. Remove the screws that hold the cover on. 2. Lift off the cover. ivsrrce: ~iair cieaneritiiter is oii, a backiire can the cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleanerifilter in place when you're driving. 5-21