Kia Picanto: Intake And Exhaust System / Air Cleaner
Components and components location

1. Air duct 2. Air cleaner assembly
| 3. Air intake hose
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Repair procedures
Air Cleaner Assembly
1. | Unfasten the air intake hose clamp (A).
Tightening torque :
2.9 - 4.9 N·m (0.3 - 0.5 kgf·m, 2.2 - 3.6 lb·ft) |
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2. | Disconnect the air duct (B), and then remove the air cleaner assembly (C).
Tightening torque :
3.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb·ft) |
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3. | Disconnect the recirculation valve (RCV) hose (A) and breather hose (B). |
4. | Disconnect the air intake hose (C).
Tightening torque :
2.9 - 4.9 N·m (0.3 - 0.5 kgf·m, 2.2 - 3.6 lb·ft) |
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5. | Installation is reverse order of removal. |
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
1. | Open the air cleaner element cover (A) by unlocking the clamp.
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2. | Unlock the air cleaner element camshaft (A) by turning in the direction of arrow.
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3. | Replace the air cleaner element (A) with a new one.
 Grab the handle (B) then pull out the air cleaner element. |
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4. | Close the service cover by hooking the clamp. |
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.
 Be fully aware of the direction of using compressed air on the air cleaner. |
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4. | Reinstall the air cleaner element. |
Components and components location
Components
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Other information:
1. Remove the lamp assembly from
the vehicle by prying the lens and
pulling the assembly out.
2. Disconnect the bulb electrical connector.
3. Separate the socket and the lens
parts by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
lens pa ...
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. Slow down
whenever there is rain, snow or ice on
the road to reduce the possibility of
lo ...