| Components |

| 1. Air cleaner assembly 2. Air intake hose |
3. Air cleaner adapter 4. Air duct |
| Removal and Installation |
| 1. |
Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "Engine Cover") |
| 2. |
Remove the RH front strut bar (A).
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| 3. |
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
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| 4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| Replacement |
Air Cleaner Element
| 1. |
Remove the RH front strut bar (A).
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| 2. |
Open the air cleaner element cover by unlocking the clamp.
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| 3. |
Replace the air cleaner element (A) with a new one.
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| 4. |
Close the air cleaner cover by hooking the clamps. |
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Remove the air cleaner element. |
| 2. |
Check if the air filter is excessively dirty. If so, replace the air cleaner element. |
| 3. |
If the air cleaner element needs to be cleaned, blow compressed air as shown in the illustration to clean it.
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Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Electric Thermostat (ECT)
Repair procedures Removal and Installation Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat. 1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Scheduled maintenance service
Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions. Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread road