Changing the cabin filter of a Kia Picanto is part of the repairs really simple ! Useless to be an expert in mechanics, it is a manipulation which is accessible to all. For such an operation you must count between 10 and 20 minutes . Before we start repairing, we will see when it is necessary to replace it. In a second step, we will find out where this filter is located. It is therefore in the last place that we will see how to replace this cabin filter, step by step.
When to replace the cabin filter on your Kia Picanto
It is probably wiser to simply recall the role of a cabin filter in a Kia Picanto. It is simply a room that will filter the outside air before inhaling it. It is therefore essentially practical in corks. So it saves us from breathing the toxic molecules produced by other cars. Obviously, you need to replace a cabin air filter more regularly in urban areas than in the countryside. There are no real recommendations from the manufacturer. To know when to change a cabin filter, you will need to carry out a visual control . If the latter is extremely dirty, air will be less easily introduced into your Kia Picanto. It is moreover likely that a Odour nauseating escapes. In this situation it must be changed.
Where is the cabin filter of the Kia Picanto
The location of a cabin filter of an automobile is slightly changing, but there are notably 3 main locations.
- In the engine compartment under the wipers.
- Under the glove box.
- Above the accelerator pedal.
How to change the cabin filter on a Kia Picanto
Whatever the location of the cabin filter, you should always start by removing the elements that prevent it from being accessed. Whether it's the glove box, the filter cover in the engine block, etc. Here are the steps to follow.
- Remove the covers that hold the cabin filter of your Kia Picanto
- Compare the used filter with the new one to see that it fits well
- Insert antibacterial on the new filter and the conduits
- Install the new filter
- Replace and reattach the covers
As you can see, replacing the cabin filter is a extremely easy operation . The latter can be accomplished by beginners in DIY. If the air in your Kia Picanto remains foul-smelling or is difficult to infiltrate, it means that you probably have a ventilation problem .