2016-2020 Kia Optima Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Is the airflow from the vents of your Kia Optima poor due to a faulty cabin air filter? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing the cabin air filter of your Kia Optima. This guide is a step-by-step instruction on replacing the cabin air filter on a 2016-2020 Kia Optima.

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What you will need

• Cabin air filter (Kia Optima)

Procedure

1. Unlock the vehicle and open the passenger door.
2. Open the glove box located above the front-seat passenger’s footwell.
3. Twist the tabs inside the glove box counterclockwise to unlock them.
4. Pull out the clamp on the right side of the glove box to access the cabin air filter.
5. Squeeze the tab on the right side of the cabin air filter cover and remove it from the housing.
6. Pull the cabin air filter out.
7. Install the new cabin air filter by pushing it to its place. Note the direction of the airflow; the air filter should have an arrow on the side.
8. Reinstall the cover of the cabin air filter. Line it back to the cabin air filter box and push it to lock in place.
9. Hook the clamp back to the glove box.
10. Line up the tab back to the glove box and twist it clockwise to lock it.
11. Close the glove box.

We hope you find the 2016-2020 Kia Optima Cabin Air Filter Replacement guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Kia.