Hyundai Tucson: Maintenance / Air Cleaner

Filter Replacement

The air cleaner filter can be cleaned for inspection using compressed air. Do not attempt to wash or rinse it, because water can damage the filter. If soiled, replace the air cleaner filter.

1. Pull up the air cleaner filter cover 1.

2. Pull down the lever to the UNLOCK 2 position.

3. Replace the air cleaner filter.

4. Reassemble the air cleaner cover in the reverse order.

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 may result in excessive engine wear.
• When removing the air cleaner filter, be careful that dust or dirt does not enter the air intake. It may cause damage.
• Use HYUNDAI genuine parts or the equivalent specified for your vehicle. Use of non-genuine parts may damage the air flow sensor.