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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012
10-16 Vehicle Care
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/filter,
remove the filter from the vehicle
and lightly shake the filter to release
loose dust and dirt. If the filter
remains covered with dirt, a new
filter is required.
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
2.0L L4 Engine
1. Open the hood. See Hood on
page 10�5.
A. Electrical Connector
B. Air Duct Clamp
C. Screws (5)
2. Disconnect the outlet duct by
loosening the air duct clamp (B).
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector (A).
4. Remove the screws (C) on top
of the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
5. Lift the filter cover housing away
from the engine.
6. Pull out the filter.
7. Inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter.
8. Reverse Steps 2 through 4 to
reinstall the filter cover housing.
2.4L L4 Engine without eAssist
1. Open the hood. See Hood on
page 10�5.
A. Screws (6)
B. Air Duct Clamp
C. Electrical Connector
2. Disconnect the outlet duct by
loosening the air duct clamp (B).