GMC Terrain: Vehicle Checks / 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. Use caution
when working on the engine. Do
not start the engine or drive the
vehicle with the air cleaner/filter
off, as flames may be present if
the engine backfires.
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.
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 changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/filter, see Maintenance Schedule...
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Other information:
If equipped, the FCA system may
help to avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps or pulses the driver seat.
FCA also lights an amber visual
alert if following another vehicle
much too closely...
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system
that indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter. This is based
on a combination of factors which
include engine revolutions, engine
temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably...