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2010-2015 Hyundai Elantra Engine Air Filter Replacement

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iFixit Library Hyundai Elantra Easy 5 minutes Guide 155956
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This guide is for individuals looking to replace their engine air filter for the 2010-2015 Hyundai Elantra. This procedure requires no prior knowledge of the car, and can be complete with relative ease and cleanup. You will learn how replace the engine air filter on your 2010-2015 Hyundai Elantra. The Engine Air filter is there to keep dirt and debris from entering the engine. A dirty or clogged air filter can cause the engine to work harder than it really needs to. A clogged filter can lead to a loss of power, dirty smoke, a check engine light coming on and even engine failure. This guide is very simple, and the entire process should take you less than 5 minutes. Just make sure you have purchased an air filter that is compatible with the make, model, and year of your car. For the 2013 Elantra, there is a link for a suitable air filter in this guide. There are no tools needed to complete this guide.

Step 1

Repair step

  • Pull the lever to open the car hood.
  • For the Hyundai Elantra 2013, it is located on the driver's side near the door.
Step 2

Repair step

  • Open the car hood by pressing the hood latch to the side
  • Merely lifting the hood anyways will not open the hood.
Step 3

Repair step

  • Properly prop the car hood open with the internal car hood stand.
  • It is located on the left side of the engine.
Step 4

Repair step

  • Identify the engine air filter location, which is on the right side.
Step 5

Repair step

  • Open the engine air filter cover by removing the two latches on the right side of the cover.
Step 6

Repair step

  • Remove the cover and remove the old engine air filter.
Step 7

Repair step

  • Grab and insert the new engine air filter in place of the old one.
Step 8

Repair step

  • Close the engine air cover and re-apply the latches on the right side.
  • You can close the car hood when you are finished.