1
Pull down the air cleaner filter lever.
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2 Pull up the air cleaner cover to open.
3 Replace the air cleaner filter.
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4 Reassemble the air cleaner cover in the reverse order.
5 Check that the cover is firmly installed.
Information
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the air cleaner filter
more often than the usual recommended intervals (Refer to the “Maintenance under
severe usage and low mileage conditions” section in this chapter).
NOTICE
• Do not drive with the air cleaner filter 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 HYUNDAI dealer. Use of non-genuine
parts could damage the engine.
• Do not blow the inner part of the air filter with compressed air. Dust or dirt may enter
the air intake.
• Check that the replaced filter is firmly fixed when reassembling the air cleaner filter,
and that the levers are firmly assembled.
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