Can you show me how to change the air filter in a 2002 Impala with a 3.4 engine?

Answer 1

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for

the location of the engine air cleaner/filter.

When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II

intervals and replace at the first oil change after

50,000 miles (83 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance

on page 6-4 for more information. If you are 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 caked with dirt, a

new filter is required.

To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the

following:

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1. Loosen the two clips on the top of the engine air

cleaner/filter housing and lift the filter cover tabs

out of the housing.

2. Push the filter cover housing toward the engine.

3. Pull out the filter.

4. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on

page 6-13.

5. To reinstall the cover, position the tabs through the

slots on the housing. A notch on the sides of the

filter cover will indicate the correct engagement.

Reinstall the two clips on the top of the housing

when you are finished.

CAUTION:

Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter

off can cause you or others to be burned. The

air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to

stop flame if the engine backfires. If it is not

there and the engine backfires, you could

be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be

careful working on the engine with the air

cleaner/filter off.

Notice: If the air cleaner/filter 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 cleaner/filter in place when you

are driving.