Chevrolet/GMC Silverado 1500 / Sierra/Sierra Denali 1500 Owner Manual
(GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-16515122) - 2023 - CRC - 8/12/22
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Vehicle Care
(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:
5.3L V8 Engine (L84) Shown, 2.7L L4 Engine
(L3B), and 6.2L V8 Engine (L87) Similar
1. Air Duct Clamp
2. Electrical harness connector
3. Screws
1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly.
See
.
2. Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening
the air duct clamp (1).
3. Disconnect the electrical harness
connector (2) from the cover.
4. Remove the three screws on top of the
cover of the housing, then slide and lift
the cover.
5. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter from
the housing. Take care to dislodge as
little dirt as possible.
6. Clean the engine air cleaner/filter sealing
surfaces and the housing.
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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 fit, form, and function may result
in personal injury or damage to the
vehicle.
7. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/
filter.
8. Reverse Steps 2
–
4 to reinstall the filter
cover housing.
9. If equipped, reset the engine air filter life
system after replacing the engine air
filter. See
.
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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.
Cooling System
If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel
engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
The cooling system allows the engine to
maintain the correct working temperature.
