Kia Sportage: Body / Climate Control Air Filter Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2023) Service Manual / Maintenance / Body / Climate Control Air Filter Repair procedures

Filter inspection

The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule.

If the vehicle is operated in severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier.

When replacing the climate control air filter, replace it by the following procedure and be careful not to damage other components.

Cleaning

1.	Remove the climate control air filter.

Check that the climate control air filter is not excessively dirty.

If the climate control air filter is excessively dirty, replace the climate control air filter.

If cleaning the climate control air filter, blow compressed air as shown in the illustration to clean it.

Be careful when aiming the compressed air in the climate control air filter.

Replacement

1.	Remove the stopper (B) from the glove box (A).

2.	Remove the air damper (A) from the glove box (B).

3.	Remove the filter cover (A) by pressing the knob.

Replace the air filter (A) according to the replacement cycle on the user manual. When replacing it, mind the direction of the air filter.

•	To remove the filter easily, press the righthand side inward and then pull out the filter.

•	When driving in an air-polluted area or on rugged terrain, check and replace the air filter as frequently as possible.

5.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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