Kia Sportage: Maintenance / Air cleaner
Filter replacement
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It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air.
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1. Pull out the air cleaner cover.
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2. Unlock by turning the locking lever downward.
3. Pull the air cleaner filter to replace.
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4. Pull up the lever (1) to the LOCK position.
5. Rise up the cover (2) until the hooks on the cover are securely fastened into
the latches (3).
6. Check if the cover is firmly installed.
Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element
more often than the usual recommended intervals. (Refer to “Maintenance under severe
usage conditions” in this chapter.)
CAUTION - Air filter maintenance
- Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this will result in excessive
engine wear.
- When removing the air cleaner filter, be careful that dust or dirt
does not enter the air intake, or damage may result.
- Use a Kia genuine part. Use of a non-genuine part could damage the
air flow sensor.
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2. Front lower arm assembly
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