VEHICLE CARE 293
3.6L V6 Engine
1. Remove the five screws on top of
the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
2. Lift the air cleaner/filter cover
housing away from the engine.
3. Pull out the filter.
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Warning
If part replacement is necessary,
the part must be replaced with one
of the same part number or with an
equivalent part. Use of a
replacement part without the same
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Warning (Continued)
fit, form, and function may result in
personal injury or damage to the
vehicle.
4. Inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall the
filter cover housing.
6. If equipped, reset the engine air
filter life system after replacing the
engine air filter. See Engine Air
Filter Life System 0 291.
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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.