Kia Sportage: Intake And Exhaust System / Air Cleaner Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Intake And Exhaust System / Air Cleaner Repair procedures

Removal and Installation

1.	Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover")

2.	Remove the air duct (A).

Remove the air cleaner assembly.

(1)	Disconnect the breather hose (A) the vacuum hose (B).

(2)

Disconnect the air intake hose (C) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (D).

Tightening torque

Hose clamp :

2.9 - 4.9 N·m (0.3 - 0.5 kgf·m, 2.2 - 3.6 lb·ft)

Air cleaner bolts :

7.8 - 9.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf·m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb·ft)

4.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replacement

Air Cleaner Element

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.	Close the service cover by hooking the clamp.

Inspection

1.	Remove the air cleaner element.

2.	Check if the air filter is excessively dirty. If so, 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 fully aware of the direction of using compressed air on the air cleaner.

4.	Reinstall the air cleaner element.

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