Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Air cleaner

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
010203040504.94N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Air Duct
2. Air Cleaner Assembly		 3. Air Intake Hose

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

Air Cleaner Assembly
  1. Disconnect the air intake hose clamp (A).

    Tightening torque: 2.9–4.9 N·m

  2. Disconnect the air duct (B) and remove the air cleaner assembly (C).

    Tightening torque: 3.9 ~ 5.9 N·m

  3. Disconnect the recirculation valve (RCV) hose (A) and the breather hose (B).
  4. Disconnect the air intake hose (C).

    Tightening torque: 2.9–4.9 N·m

  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  6. Open the air cleaner element cover (A) by releasing the clip.
  7. Unlock the air filter element cam (A) by turning it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  8. Replace the air cleaner element (A) with a new one.
  9. Close the service cover by engaging the clip.
Air Cleaner Element Replacement

Inspection

  1. Remove the air cleaner element.
  2. Check whether the air filter is excessively dirty. If so, replace the air filter element.
  3. If the air filter element needs cleaning, blow it out with compressed air as shown in the illustration.
  4. Install the air cleaner element.

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