1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 253

Air Cleaner See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'? the Index. in Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can causeyou or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. it isn't there, and the If engine backfires,you could be burned. Don't off, drive with it and be careful working on the engine with the cleaner off. air The air cleaner is located on the driver's of the side engine compartment. 1. Unscrew the four Phillips-head screws, then pull the cover back. 2. Remove the air cleaner filter. 3. Install the a r cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. i I NOTICE: If the aircleaner isoff, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt caneasily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have theair cleaner in place when you're driving. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. 6-18