KIA Niro: The Air Cleaner Element

Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Maintenance / The Air Cleaner Element

Inspection

Remove the air cleaner element.
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.

Warning

Warning

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

Reinstall the air cleaner element.

Replacement

Open the air cleaner element cover (A) by unlocking the clamps

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

Warning

Warning

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

Close the air cleaner element cover by hooking the clamps.

Inspection

Battery Voltage and Status

Check the battery voltage and status using the battery tester.

Battery Terminal

Move back and forth to check that the battery terminals (A) are loose or corroded.If the terminals are corroded, clean them. If battery positive connection is loose, disconnect ground(GND) cable first before attempting to remove

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