Owners of other Hyundai or Kia vehicles such as the Tucson, Elantra, Sonata, Azera, Veloster, Tiburon, Genesis, Lavita, Veracruz, Santa Fe, ix20, i20, ix35, Fluidic Verna, Equus, Cadenza, Forte, Optima, Rio, Soul, Sedona, Sorento, Spectra and Sportage may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

No tools are needed to replace the cabin air filter.

Then locate the damper rope attached to a plastic ring hooked to a peg on the right side wall of the glove box.

Pull the plastic ring off the peg to release the damper string and allow it to slowly recoil.

To release the two glove box side stoppers, rotate them 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling them out.

Set the two side stops aside in a safe place.

Gently lower the glove box down to the passenger floor mat.

The rectangular black plastic cabin filter access panel is held in place by two retaining clips.

Gently squeeze together the two prongs on each side of the cover to release the clips.

If the old filter is relatively clean, tap out the large debris and remove any fine dust with a vacuum cleaner.

If the old filter is dark grey or black and clogged with dirt, dust, leaves, twigs, insects, hair, pollen and soot, it should be replaced with a new element.

I'd recommend buying the TYC 800029P cabin air filter since it has the best reviews on Amazon.

Slide the new filter straight in to the slot.

Place the filter access panel over the slot with the "Up" arrow pointing towards the ceiling.

Gently push on the filter cover until you hear or feel the two retaining clips click in place.

Pull the damper string out from the side of the glove box.

Place the plastic ring over the peg on the outer right side of the glove box.

Re-insert the rubber side stoppers and rotate them 1/4 turn clockwise to secure them in place.

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