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Maintenance
Filter replacement
OKS092008L
OKS092008L
The air cleaner filter can be cleaned for
inspection using compressed air.
Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it, as
water will damage the filter.
If soiled, the air cleaner filter must be re-
placed.
1. Loosen the hose clamp and remove
hose from cleaner.
OKS092009L
OKS092009L
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.
3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the cover with the cover attaching
clips.
Replace the filter according to the Main-
tenance Schedule.
Information
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty
or sandy areas, replace the element more
often than the usual recommended inter-
vals. (Refer to “Maintenance under severe
usage conditions” in this chapter.)
NOTICE
• Do not drive with the filter removed;
this will result in excessive engine
wear.
• Clean the filter carefully. Do not wash
or beat too strongly. Be careful for
dust and other contaminations to
come over upper side.
• Keep the new filter clean of any con-
tamination while replacing.
• We recommend that you use parts for
replacement from an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
Don’t clean the used filter. It can cause
contaminations on the clean side of fil-
ter to result in engine wear or sensors’
failure.
AIR CLEANER
