2016-2020 Kia Optima Cabin Air Filter Replacement

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.


What you will need

  • Cabin air filter (Kia Optima)

Procedure

  1. Unlock the vehicle and open the passenger door.The glove box of the 2016-2020 Kia Optima.
  2. Open the glove box located above the front-seat passenger’s footwell.The glove box of the 2016-2020 Kia Optima.Opening the glove box of the Kia Optima.
  3. Twist the tabs inside the glove box counterclockwise to unlock them.The tabs inside the glove box.Removing the tabs inside the glove box.
  4. Pull out the clamp on the right side of the glove box to access the cabin air filter.The clamp holding the glove box.Removing the clamp connected to the glove box.
  5. Squeeze the tab on the right side of the cabin air filter cover and remove it from the housing.Removing the cabin air filter cover.Removing the cover of the cabin air filter.
  6. Pull the cabin air filter out.Removing the cabin air filter of the 2016-2020 Kia Optima.Removing the cabin air filter of the 2016-2020 Kia Optima.
  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.Installing the new cabin air filter of the Kia Optima.
  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.Reinstalling the cover back to the cabin air filter.Reinstalling the cover of the cabin air filter.
  9. Hook the clamp back to the glove box.Reinstalling the clamp back to the glove box.
  10. Line up the tab back to the glove box and twist it clockwise to lock it.Reinstalling the clamp back to the glove box.
  11. Close the glove box.Closing the glove box of the Kia Optima.

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.

Author

  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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