How to remove and replace the air filter element in the engine compartment on Kia Optima?

The air filter element is installed within the air filter housing on the left side of the vehicle engine bay. To replace an air filter, unlatch the two parts of the air filter housing and come out the wires connected to the mass airflow sensor if you will need extra space to lift the top. Finally, remove the clamps and pull up the cover; if necessary replace the air filter element with a new one. Look at the outside of the filter; if the outside appears dirty, the filters should be replaced, but if the outside is only slightly dusty, compressed air from the back to the front surface should be used to clean the filters in the direction shown; proper eye protection should also be used during the cleaning process. You cannot wash or oil this since it is a pleated paper type filter, and should the filter be incapable of being cleaned properly, it should also be disposed of and replaced. One must ensure they do not drive the vehicle without the air filter as this would contribute to the wearing out of the engines and even risky fires. Furthermore, if necessary clean the air filter housing with leaves and debris before reinstalling all the parts in the reverse manner that they were removed.

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Part Number: 281132P100
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- Other Name: Filter-Air Cleaner; Air Filter, Element
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- 2011-2015 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 1.6L - GAMMA, 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Part Number: 281133S100
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- Other Name: Filter-Air Cleaner; Air Filter, Filter
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- 2011-2015 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Air Cleaner Element
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- Other Name: Element-Air Cleaner
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- 2006-2010 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.4L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta FF, 2.7L, 2.7L - MU | 4 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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- Other Name: Filter-Air Cleaner; Air Filter
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- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Air Filter Assembly
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- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Air Cleaner Filter
Part Number: 28113C1100
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- Replaces: 28113C1100AS, S28113C1100
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- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P

Kia Optima Air Filter

The Kia Optima Air Filter helps in keeping off dust, sand, and loose debris in the incoming air, which keeps the combustion of the engine vigorous and productive. The accumulation of particles on the element may cause a decrease in airflow, which reduces power and fuel economy, and thus replacement of the Air Filter after some period is recommended to ensure a smooth run of the Kia sedan. Early Optima editions with carburetors had a round pleated paper Air Filter in a housing on the carb top that is removed by one wing nut, whereas later fuel-injected versions of the Optima have a flat panel Air Filter that is simply tucked in an air box on one side that leads to the throttle body by a duct. The two styles have cost-effective pleated media balancing the flow and dirt holding, but the rectangular panel is space-saving and ensures that Kia drivers can easily clip or screw it. In installing a new Air Filter, the drivers must remove debris in the box, position the element correctly, and make sure that the intake duct is not open to ensure that each breath of air flows through the barrier, and thus Kia Optima can give consistent power, smooth idle, and solid economy.

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Q: How to remove and replace the air filter element in the engine compartment on Kia Optima?
A:
The air filter element is installed within the air filter housing on the left side of the vehicle engine bay. To replace an air filter, unlatch the two parts of the air filter housing and come out the wires connected to the mass airflow sensor if you will need extra space to lift the top. Finally, remove the clamps and pull up the cover; if necessary replace the air filter element with a new one. Look at the outside of the filter; if the outside appears dirty, the filters should be replaced, but if the outside is only slightly dusty, compressed air from the back to the front surface should be used to clean the filters in the direction shown; proper eye protection should also be used during the cleaning process. You cannot wash or oil this since it is a pleated paper type filter, and should the filter be incapable of being cleaned properly, it should also be disposed of and replaced. One must ensure they do not drive the vehicle without the air filter as this would contribute to the wearing out of the engines and even risky fires. Furthermore, if necessary clean the air filter housing with leaves and debris before reinstalling all the parts in the reverse manner that they were removed.