How To Replace the Cabin Air Filter on a 2010-2014 Kia Sorento

By | July 18, 2019

How To Replace the Cabin Air Filter on a 2012-2016 Kia Sorento
Replacing the air conditioning air filter on an Kia Sorento is a easy task that fall into the DIY category. Of course, call a professional if in doubt.

A cabin air filter needs to be replaced every so often or it will block air flow which can stop the A/C from blowing cold air properly.

The filter can be bought at a local auto parts store or online at sites such as Amazon.

Cabin Air Filter On Amazon
 
How To Replace the Cabin Air Filter on a 2010-2014 Kia Sorento

  1. Open the glove box and locate the lock pins on the left and right.
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  3. There is a small plastic clip that needs to be fed though the glove box.
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  5. Here is a picture of the glove box after the pin has gone though the hole. It can take a bit of work to feed it though the hole just be careful and take your time as to not break anything.
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  7. Turn the lock pin Counter Clockwise to remove it.
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  9. After the pins are remove on both sides of the glove box it will extend down giving access to the Cabin Air Filter door.
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  11. The air filter has a cover that needs to be removed with latches on both sides that need to be pressed down.
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  13. The cover simply slides out.
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  15. After the cover is removed the air Filter will be visible.
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  17. The air filter will simply slide out.
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  19. Install the new filter. Be sure the Air Flow Arrow is pointing down which is the direction the air travels.
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  21. Reinstall the cover and glove box pin which is the reverse of removing them.

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