Kia Optima: Element Replacement
Your vehicle is equipped with a viscous paper air cleaner filter. It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be cleaned and reused.
1 Remove the four (4) air cleaner cover attaching clips.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp cloth.
3. Replace the air cleaner element.
4. Install the cover. Install and tighten the (4) cover attaching clips.
Replace the element according to the Scheduled Maintenance Section.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more frequently than the usual recommended intervals. (Refer to Schedule 2 – Severe Maintenance in this section.)
WARNING
• Driving with the air cleaner removed can cause backfiring through the intake and could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Air Cleaner
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Wiper Blades
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See also:
Installation
1.
Install the power window switch
module.
2.
Install the door trim panel after
reconnecting the relevant connectors
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the car is being
driven in severe conditions, more frequent
oil an ...
Headlight leveling device
Automatic type
It is automatically adjusted the headlight beam level according to the number
of the passengers and the loading weight in the luggage area.
And it offers the proper headlight beam u ...