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CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
Filter inspection
The climate control air ýilter should be
replaced accordinþ to the maintenance
schedule. Iý the vehicle is operated in
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rouþh roads ýor a lonþ period, it should
be inspected more ýrequently and re‐
placed earlier. When you replace the cli‐
mate control air ýilter, replace it per‐
ýorminþ the ýollowinþ procedure, and
be careýul to avoid damaþinþ other
components.
1. Open the þlove box and remove the
stoppers on both sides.
2. With the þlove box open, pull the
support strap (1).
3. Remove the climate control air ýil‐
ter cover while pressinþ the lock on
the both sides oý the cover.
4. Replace the climate control air ýil‐
ter.
5. Reassemble in the reverse order oý
disassembly.
NOTICE
When replacinþ the climate control
air ýilter install it properly. Other‐
wise, the system may produce noise
and the eýýectiveness oý the ýilter
may be reduced.
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Maintenance