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A few compatible replacement filters with their part numbers are as follows: ACDelco A3174C, PotAuto MAP 6009, Hastings AF1620, PT Auto Warehouse AF11251, Ecogard XA10015, MAHLE Original LX 3020 and K&N 33-2497.

The tools needed to access and replace the filter include a Phillips head screwdriver and a flat-head screwdriver.

The black plastic engine air box is located just behind the passenger side headlight housing.

The top half of the engine air box is held in place by five screws.

Loosen the 5 screws by turning them counterclockwise with a Phillips head screwdriver.

The five Phillips head screws will remain attached to the top half of the air box.

Then loosen the screw on the metal air intake hose clamp by turning it counterclockwise with a flathead screwdriver.

Slide the air intake hose off the rear corner of the engine air box.

I incorrectly used a flathead screwdriver to pry it off.

The correct way to disconnect the plastic elbow is to squeeze together the two ridged pieces on the plastic ring around the end of the tube.

Slide the plastic tube off the front of the air box.

Lift open the right (driver) side of the air box and slide the cover towards the right to disengage the tabs from their slots on the left (passenger) side.

If the old filter is dark grey or black and clogged with dirt, dust, soot, pollen, hair, insects, leaves, twigs and other debris, it should be replaced with a new element.

I recommend buying the General Motors OEM ACDelco A3174C engine air filter since it has great reviews on Amazon.

If the old filter is relatively clean, just tap out any large debris and remove any fine dust with a vacuum cleaner.

If your vacuum cleaner has a crevice attachment, clean out any sand or debris in the bottom half of the air box.

Line up the tabs on the left side of the air box cover with their corresponding slots on the bottom half of the air box.

Slide the cover to the left until the tabs are re-inserted in to their slots.

Push the air box cover closed over the bottom half.

Tighten the hose clamp by turning the flathead screw in the clockwise direction.

Slide the plastic elbow back in to place on the front of the air box.

Try to avoid over tightening the screws to prevent from cracking or damaging the plastic air box.

Be sure to record the filter change in your car's service records.

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