Hyundai Elantra: Maintenance / Air cleaner
Filter replacement
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The air cleaner filter can be cleaned for
inspection using compressed air. Do not
attempt to wash or to rinse it, as water
will damage the filter. If soiled, the air
cleaner filter must be replaced.
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1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching
clip (1) and open the cover.
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2. Replace the air cleaner filter.
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3. Insert the air cleaner cover in the
hinge (2) and engage the clip (1) after
closing the cover.
4. Check that the cover is firmly
installed.
Information
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the element
more often than the usual recommended
intervals (refer to “Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions” in this chapter).
NOTICE
- Do not drive with the air cleaner filter
removed. This will result in excessive
engine wear.
- When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake, or damage may
result.
- Use HYUNDAI genuine parts. Use of
non-genuine parts could damage the
engine.
Checking the parking brake
Check the stroke of the parking brake by
counting the number of “clicks’’ heard
while fully applying it from the released
position...
Filter Inspection
The cabin air filter should be replaced
according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in severely
air-polluted cities or on dusty rough
roads for a long period, it should be
inspected more frequently and replaced
earlier...
Other information:
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull
it downward, unsnap it from the bracket
(1) and swing it to the side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
sunvisor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor forward or backward
(4, if equipped) as needed...
Repair procedures
Removal1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the rear package tray trim.(Refer to Body - "Rear Package Tray Trim")3.Loosen the mounting screws and remove the high mounted stop lamp (A).Installation1.Install the high mounted stop lamp...