Replacing Air Cleaner Filter - Kia Soul 2022 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is
replaced.

Replacing air cleaner filter

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 element.
Clean the filter by using compressed
air.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover
attaching clips and open the cover.
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2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.
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3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the cover with the cover
attaching clips.
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 inter -
vals. (Refer to "Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions - Non
Turbo Models" on page 7-12.)
CAUTION
Air filter maintenance
Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in exces -
sive engine wear.
When removing the air cleaner fil -
ter, 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.
Air cleaner filter