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
- Open the glove box and locate the lock pins on the left and right.
- There is a small plastic clip that needs to be fed though the glove box.
- 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.
- Turn the lock pin Counter Clockwise to remove it.
- After the pins are remove on both sides of the glove box it will extend down giving access to the Cabin Air Filter door.
- The air filter has a cover that needs to be removed with latches on both sides that need to be pressed down.
- The cover simply slides out.
- After the cover is removed the air Filter will be visible.
- The air filter will simply slide out.
- Install the new filter. Be sure the Air Flow Arrow is pointing down which is the direction the air travels.
- Reinstall the cover and glove box pin which is the reverse of removing them.
