KIA Niro: The Air Cleaner Element

Inspection

  1. Remove the air cleaner element.
  2. Check that the air filter is excessively dirty.

    If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace the air cleaner element.

  3. 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.

  1. Reinstall the air cleaner element.

Replacement

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

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

Warning

Warning

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

  1. Close the air cleaner element cover by hooking the clamps.

Inspection

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Check the battery voltage and status using the battery tester.

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