Hyundai Santa Fe: Maintenance / Cabin air filter
Filter inspection
The cabin air filter should be replaced according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in severely airpolluted cities or on dusty rough roads
for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced sooner. Replace
the cabin air filter by following the procedure below and be careful to avoid damaging
other components.
Filter replacement
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1. Open the glove box and remove the support rod (1).
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2. Remove the stoppers on both sides to allow the glove box to hang freely on
the hinges.
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3. Press and hold the lock on the right side of the cover.
4. Pull out the cover.
5. Replace the cabin air filter.
6. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
NOTICE
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Install a new cabin air filter in the correct direction with the arrow symbol
(↓) facing downwards, to prevent noise and improve effectiveness.
Filter replacement
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Disconnect the 6P connector (B) of the coil antenna and then remove
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