To replace the air filter on your Silverado 3 it couldnt’ be easier. You will be asked to open the hood, visualise, remove the filter as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 5 chapters in 30 minutes. Bring your 8 mm socket and your vacuum and let’s get started!
30 minutes
5
1
$40
Open the hood
Turn your engine off, set the parking brake pull on the hood release handle, and open the hood.
Visualise
You should now be able to easily see the airbox to change the filter.
Remove the filter
Using a multi-bit screwdriver, an extender and an 8 mm socket, unscrew the 4 airbox cover holding screws.
Lift the flange. Take out the air filter.
Clean the airbox
Before putting in the new filter in place, it is important to clean out any impurities or leaves stuck in the filter compartment.
Install the new filter
Take the new filter.
You can now put the new filter in place.
Put the cover back in place. Then, screw the 4 retaining screws back in.
Operation complete.