Air Cleaner - Kia Sorento 2023 Manual

Maintenance

Air cleaner

Filter replacement
Air cleaner filter must be replaced when
necessary, and should not be washed.
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You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner compartment. Clean the
filter by using compressed air.
1. Pull up the lever (1) on the air cleaner
cover and release the lock.
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2. Pull up the air cleaner cover (2) and
open.
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3. Rotate the fixed lever on the filter and
loosen the lock.
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4. Replace the air cleaner filter.
5. Assemble in reverse order.
Replace the filter according to the Main-
tenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele-
ment more often than the usual recom-
mended intervals. (Refer to
"Maintenance under severe usage con-
ditions - for Europe (Except Russia)" on
page 8-18, "Maintenance under severe
usage conditions - except Europe
(Including Russia)" on page 8-23.)
CAUTION
僅 Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in excessive
engine wear.
僅 When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake, or damage may
result.
僅 Use parts for replacement from a pro-
fessional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorised Kia dealer/ser-
vice partner.
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