Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: How to Reinstall the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

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How to Reinstall the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Align the air cleaner/filter with the indicated point on the base of the air cleaner/filter housing and install the air cleaner/filter.
The outer air cleaner/filter seal must be fitted properly in the air cleaner/filter housing.
Align the air cleaner/filter housing cover tabs to the air cleaner/filter housing.
Install the air cleaner/filter housing cover using the four screws.
Slide the air duct onto the cover assembly and tighten the screw on the air duct clamp.
Verify that the wiring harness connector is fully connected to the sensor on the air cleaner/ filter housing.

Warning 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 flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off

Caution If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when driving.

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