Introduction
This guide demonstrates how to replace the cabin filter on a 2018 Kia Rio.
The cabin filter on your vehicle is responsible for keeping contaminants like allergens, dust, and dirt out. When a cabin filter is not replaced, it puts a strain on the AC system, circulates trapped pollutants, and reduces the cabin air quality. Most car manufacturers recommend changing the cabin filter every 12,000 to 15,000 miles. This guide will help replace your old cabin filter and install a new one to keep your cabin smelling fresh and keep your A/C system from having to do any extra work.
What you need
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Open the glove compartment, empty it, and locate the two fasteners on the left and right side.
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Find the right and left pinch clips on the filter bay door.
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Pinch and remove the clips to expose the cabin filter.
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Grab your new cabin filter.
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Rotate the filter to the left and insert the filter where the old one used to be.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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