Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the engine running with the engine air cleaner/filter housing open. Before removing the engine air cleaner/ filter, make sure that the engine air cleaner/filter housing and nearby components are free of dirt and debris. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake the engine air cleaner/filter (away from the vehicle), to release loose dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air cleaner/filter for damage, and replace if damaged. Do not clean the engine air cleaner/filter or components with water or compressed air.
To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter:
1.5L Gas Engine Shown, 1.6L Diesel Engine and 2.0L Gas Engine Similar
- Screws
- Air Duct Clamp
- Electrical Connector
- Open the hood. See Hood.
- Loosen the screw on the air duct clamp (2) and remove the air duct hose from the cover.
- Remove the four screws (1) and remove the air cleaner/ filter cover, keeping the wiring harness electrical connector (3) connected to the sensor.
- Pull straight up on the cover, and while holding the cover, remove the air cleaner/filter.
- Inspect or replace the air cleaner/filter.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
engine compartment on the
passenger side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on c ...
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 fitte ...
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