The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in severely polluted city or on
dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more
frequently and replaced earlier than schedule.
When replacing the climate control air filter, replace in the following procedure and be careful not to damage other components.
Cleaning
1.
Remove the climate control air filter.
2.
Check that the climate control air filter is not excessively dirty.
If the climate control air filter is excessively dirty, replace the climate control air filter.
3.
When cleaning the climate control air filter, blow compressed air as shown in the illustration to clean it.
Be careful with the direction of the compressed air on the climate control air filter.
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the stopper (B) from the glove box (A).
2.
Disconnect the air damper (A) from the glove box (B).
3.
Remove the filter cover (A) by pressing the knob.
4.
Replace the air filter (A) with a new one according to the direction of air filter.
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To remove the filter easily, press the right side inward then pull out the filter.
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In case of driving in an air-polluted area or rugged terrain, check and replace the air filter as frequently as possible.
Refrigerant Recovery
When removing HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning
system, use only U.L.-listed service equipment certified to meet the
requirements of SAE J2210.
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