Kia Soul: Air cleaner
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching clips and open the cover.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.
3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the cover with the cover attaching clips.
Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
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 section.)
CAUTION - Air filter maintenance
- Do not drive with the air cleaner 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 a Kia genuine part. Use of non-genuine parts could damage the air flow sensor.
Parking brake
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. Also, the parking brake alone ...Wiper blades
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SRS Control Module (SRSCM). Removal
1.
Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three
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Rear combination light bulb replacement
(1) Tail light and side marker
(2) Rear turn signal light
(3) Back-up light
(4) Stop and tail light
(5) Tail light
(6) Tail/Stop light and side marker (LED)
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Loo ...