Kia Sportage: Power Train / Air Cleaner Filter Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Remove the air cleaner element.

2.	Check that the air filter is excessively dirty. If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace the air cleaner element.

If the air cleaner element needs to be cleaned, blow compressed air as shown in the illustration to clean it.

Be careful with the direction of the compressed air on the air cleaner.

4.	Reinstall the air cleaner element.

Replacement

1.	Open the air cleaner element cover (A) by lifting down the air cleaner element cover handle (B).

2.	Unlock the air cleaner element camshaft (A) by turning in the direction of arrow.

Replace the air cleaner element (A) with a new one.

Grab the handle (B) then pull out the air cleaner element.

4.	Lock the air cleaner element camshaft and then close the air cleaner element cover.

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