How do I remove and install the air intake duct and air filter housing on Kia Optima?

Removing the engine cover. Disconnect the electrical connector at the Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, and then disconnect from it the electrical connector of the Throttle Position (TP) sensor (V6 models). Disconnect the PCV fresh air inlet hose from ducting. Loosen both ends of hose clamps on air intake duct then, remove the duct. When replacing an air intake duct, remove MAF sensor and install it onto new intake duct. Reinstallation is opposite to removal. If you need to remove the air Filter Box, remove air intake duct. The cover of air Filter Box should be taken off; filter element removed as well. There are bolts for holding down air Filter Box which have to be unscrewed. Uninstall air Filter Box by taking out its bolts. Reinstallation is opposite to removal.

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- Other Name: Filter Cover
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- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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- 2011-2013 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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- Other Name: Lower Housing
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- 2011-2013 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Air Filter Box

The Kia Optima Air Filter Box is constructed to protect the engine from abrasive dust by routing the incoming air through a designated filter before it passes to the intake manifold. Sealed plastic housing directs the flow of air, which is forced through the pleated paper media that traps dirt, sand, leaves, and tiny metal particles before they can grind away pistons and rings, as well as valve seats. By keeping grime out of combustion chambers, the unit helps keep contaminants from circulating to engine oil and clogging oil filters or causing costly bearing damage, ensuring Kia engines are breathing clean. Across model years, Kia managed to keep a two-piece snap-together shell with rubber gaskets, which makes routine filter swaps quick; later Optima editions added interior ribs that smooth out turbulence for a slightly better throttle response, showing how the Air Filter Box housing has evolved. Every Air Filter Box is located in front of the throttle body while drawing fresh air into the car from a fender or grille duct and maintaining a cool dense charge that is good for fuel economy and stable power; that detail of the Air Filter Box is the same for every Optima driver, so for any Kia Optima driver, it is a must to check the Air Filter Box regularly in the oil changing process.

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Air Cleaner Assembly
281102G100
Q: How do I remove and install the air intake duct and air filter housing on Kia Optima?
A:
Removing the engine cover. Disconnect the electrical connector at the Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, and then disconnect from it the electrical connector of the Throttle Position (TP) sensor (V6 models). Disconnect the PCV fresh air inlet hose from ducting. Loosen both ends of hose clamps on air intake duct then, remove the duct. When replacing an air intake duct, remove MAF sensor and install it onto new intake duct. Reinstallation is opposite to removal. If you need to remove the air Filter Box, remove air intake duct. The cover of air Filter Box should be taken off; filter element removed as well. There are bolts for holding down air Filter Box which have to be unscrewed. Uninstall air Filter Box by taking out its bolts. Reinstallation is opposite to removal.