Kia Sportage: Air cleaner filter
Replacing air cleaner filter
Operation
- Pull up the lever (1) on the air cleaner
cover and release the lock.

- Rotate the fixed lever on the filter and
loosen the lock.

- Replace the air cleaner filter.

- Assemble in reverse order.
CAUTION
- Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in excessive
engine wear.
- When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake, or damage may
result.
- Use parts for replacement from an
authorized Kia dealer.
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