1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 248

Air C- :aner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can causeyou or others to burned. The be air cleaner not only cleans theair, it stops flame if the enginebackfires. If it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned.Don't drive with itoff, and be careful workingon the engine with the air cleaner off. The air cleaner located on the driver's side of the is engine compartment. To check or replacethe air filter: NOTICE: If the air cleaner off, a backfire can cause is a damaging enginefire. And, dirt caneasily get into yourengine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you're driving. 1. Unscrew the four Phillips-head screws, then pull the cover back. 2. Remove the air cleaner filter. 3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly.