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Engine Air Filter Replacement Kia Optima 2016-2020

Do your Kia Optima engine power decrease, low gas mileage, and the check engine light is on due to a faulty engine air filter? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing your vehicle’s engine air filter. This guide is step-by-step instructions on changing the air filter of the 2016-2020 Kia Optima.


What you will need

  • AF5244 Engine Air Filter

Procedure

  1. Open the hood. Pull the hood release under the dashboard and go to the front of the vehicle.Hood release of 2016-2020 Kia Optima. Unlock the hood latch and pull the hood up.Opened hood of the Kia Optima.
  2. Locate the air filter box on the driver’s side of the engine compartment; it is also located between the brake fluid reservoir and battery.Air filter of the 2016-2020 Kia Optima.
  3. Remove the air filter cover by pulling it out.Cover of the air filter.
  4. Pull the air filter out of the air filter box.Removing the air filter of the 2016-2020 Kia Optima.
  5. Slide the new air filter into the air filter box. Make sure to put the air filter in the proper position.Installing the new air filter of the 2016-2020 Kia Optima.Installing the new air filter of the 2016-2020 Kia Optima.
  6. Line up the air filter cover and push it in to lock it back to the air filter box.Reinstalling the cover back to the air filter box.

We hope you find the Engine Air Filter Replacement Kia Optima 2016-2020 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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