Buick 22676970 Element,Air Cleaner

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At specified intervals, the air filter should be replaced with a new one, and a thorough preventive maintenance schedule requires inspecting the filter between changes. Unscrew the wing nuts and lift up the air filter cover; for later models, unscrew the two wing nuts and withdraw the air filter. While the filter housing cover is off, take care not to drop anything into the air duct or housing. Wipe out the inside of the air filter housing with a clean rag, then place a new air filter in the housing, ensuring it seats properly at the bottom. Finally, install the cover and retaining nuts, connecting the clips securely, and for later models, ensure the tabs on the filter cover engage with the slots in the housing.

The air filter is situated in a housing on the right hand side of the engine bay, under the bonnet. To remove it, there is a clamp that holds the inlet tube to the air filter cover, this must be loosened, then the screws that join the two halves of the air cleaner housing will have to be removed to separate the two halves and then the air filter element is removed. Examine the outer face of the filter; if it is contaminated it must be replaced otherwise for moderate dusting the filter can be stripped of dust from the back to the frontal side with the help of compressed air. It is a pleated paper type filter and as such, cannot be washed or oiled; if the filter cannot be cleaned to the required standard, it should be replaced. When the cover is removed always ensure that you do not through any part drop into the housing. Some conventional wisdom includes never driving the vehicle with the air cleaner removed and that this reform may cause the engine to wear up rapidly and even catch fire. To clean the filter, remove it from the air cleaner housing, wash it thoroughly with soap and water, and then let it dry for 30 minutes, said Rusco After cleaning, wipe out the inside off the air cleaner housing, then place the new filter into the housing, ensuring it seats properly. Lastly, replace the housing in the reversal order to the positions of removal was gained.

The air filter is located inside a housing on the left (driver's) side of the engine compartment. To remove the air filter, first loosen the clamp and disconnect the air outlet duct from the filter housing. For 2002 and 2003 3.0L V6 engines, disconnect the MAF sensor wiring. Next, release the filter housing clips and rotate the lid on its hinges until it can be lifted off. Remove the lid and take out the air filter. Inspect the outer surface of the filter element; if it is dirty, replace it, but if it is only moderately dusty, it can be reused by blowing it clean from the back to the front surface with compressed air. It is important to never drive the vehicle with the air cleaner removed, as this could lead to excessive engine wear and potential fire hazards. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring that the hinge tabs on the housing cover engage properly with the lower part of the housing before securing the clips.

The air filter is housed in a black plastic box mounted on the right side of the engine compartment.