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Removal And Installation: Notes

  1. Remove the engine cover.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  3. Remove the air duct (A).
  4. Disconnect the breather hose (B).
  5. Disconnect the intake hose (C) and air cleaner assembly (D).

    Tightening torque 

    Hose clamp:

    2.9 ~ 4.9N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6lb-ft)

    Air cleaner bolts:

    3.9 ~ 5.9N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Locate Air Cleaner Assembly Intake Hose
    G11793366Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Install the air intake hose while the center of the mark of hose must be in line with the throttle body rib.
    Fig 2: Locate Alignment Mark Of Air Cleaner Hose
    G11793367Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.