Maintenance

Climate Control Air Filter

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Repair Procedures

Filter Inspection

The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is operated for a long period in heavily polluted cities or on dusty, uneven roads, it should be inspected more often and replaced earlier. When replacing the climate control air filter, replace it using the following procedure and be careful not to damage other components.

Cleaning

  1. Remove the climate control air filter.
  2. Make sure the climate control air filter is not excessively dirty.
  3. When cleaning the climate control air filter, blow it out with compressed air as shown in the illustration.

Replacement

  1. Remove the glove box.
  2. Remove the filter cover (A) by pressing the handle.
  3. Replace the air filter (A) according to the replacement cycle in the owner's manual. When replacing, pay attention to the direction of the air filter.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Picanto JA quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.