Kia Stinger CK: Power Train / Air Cleaner Filter

Repair procedures
Inspection
1.

Remove the air cleaner element.

2.

Check that the air filter is excessively dirty.

If the air filter is excessively dirty, 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.

  

Be careful with the direction of the compressed air on the air cleaner.

4.

Reinstall the air cleaner element.

Replacement

[R 2.2]

1.

Remove the LH front strut bar (A).

Tightening torque :

46.1 - 60.8 N·m (4.7 - 6.2 kgf·m, 34.0 - 44.8 lbf·ft)

2.

Open the air cleaner element cover (A) by unlocking the clamp.

3.

Replace the air cleaner element (A) with a new one.

  

If there are foreign substances inside the air cleaner assembly, wipe the inside of the air cleaner assembly and then replace the air cleaner element.

[Theta-II 2.0 T-GDI]

1.

Remove the RH front strut bar (A).

Tightening torque :

46.1 - 60.8 N·m (4.7 - 6.2 kgf·m, 34.0 - 44.8 lbf·ft)

2.

Open the air cleaner element cover by unlocking the clamp.

3.

Replace the air cleaner element (A) with a new one.

  

If there are foreign substances inside the air cleaner assembly, wipe the inside of the air cleaner assembly and then replace the air cleaner element.

4.

Close the air cleaner cover by hooking the clamps.

[Lambda-II 3.3 T-GDI]

1.

Remove the LH and RH front strut bar (A).

Tightening torque :

46.1 - 60.8 N·m (4.7 - 6.2 kgf·m, 34.0 - 44.8 lbf·ft)

[LH]

[RH]

2.

Open the air cleaner element cover (A) by unlocking the clamp.

[LH]

[RH]

3.

Replace the air cleaner element (A) with a new one.

[LH]

[RH]

  

If there are foreign substances inside the air cleaner assembly, wipe the inside of the air cleaner assembly and then replace the air cleaner element.

4.

Close the air cleaner cover by hooking the clamps.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Front Wheel Speed Sensor

Repair procedures Removal [2WD] 1. Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from front hub. Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the wheel and tire.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Hood Garnish

Repair procedures Replacement    Put on gloves to protect your hands.    • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

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