Kia Forte: Climate control air filter
Filter inspection
The climate control 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.
When you replace the climate control air filter, replace it performing the following procedure, and be careful to avoid damaging other components.
Filter replacement

1. Open the glove box and pull the support strap (1).

2. With the glove box open, remove the stoppers on both sides.

3. Remove the climate control air filter case by pulling out both sides of the cover.

4. Replace the climate control air filter.
5. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
When replacing the climate control air filter install it properly. Otherwise, the system may produce noise and the effectiveness of the filter may be reduced.
Filter replacement
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Tool(Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
Deployment tool
0957A-34100A
Airbag deployment tool.
Deployment adapter
0957A-3Q100
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TJ Joint Inspection
1.
Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.
2.
Check the groove inside the joint case for wear or corrosion
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Components
(1)
[General Type]
(4Door, 2Door)
1. Roof trim assembly
2. Sunvisor [LH]
3. Sunvisor [RH]
4. Retainer
5. Assist handle
6. Assist handle bracket ...