Key Fob Battery Change

After a few years of use, the battery inside the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system of a first generation (2009 in Korea & China, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte can become weak or stop working entirely.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Map Light Bulbs Change

If you need to change a burnt out map light bulb in the overhead console of your first generation (2009 in Asia, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte sedan, hatchback or "Koup" check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Vanity Mirror Light Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out vanity mirror light bulb in the headliner above the sun visor of your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte, take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Dome Light Bulb Change

If you need to change a burnt out dome light bulb in the headliner of your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cabin Air Filter Change

If the air conditioning system in your first generation Kia Forte hasn't been working as well recently or the air coming out of the vents smells a bit musty or moldy, you probably need to clean or replace the cabin air filter element in the HVAC blower motor housing.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure, including the replacement part numbers, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Door Panel Removal

If you'd like to upgrade the OEM speakers in your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte, you'll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels.

Check out my door panel removal tutorial by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

License Plate Light Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb in the trunk lid of your first generation Kia Forte sedan, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Tail Light Bulbs Change

The tail light housings of a first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte sedan contain the brake, rear turn signal, reverse and parking light bulbs.

If you need to change any of these bulbs, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Glove Box Light Bulb

Headlight Bulbs Change

The headlight assemblies of a first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte contain the low beam, high beam and front turn signal light bulbs.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

2.0L I4 Engine Air Filter

The engine air filter element in a Kia Forte with the Theta II 2.0 liter inline four cylinder motor should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced when dirty.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Electrical Fuse Change

The best place to start when troubleshooting any electrical issue with your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte is to check for a blown fuse or relay in either the engine bay or interior passenger compartment electrical panels.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

3rd Brake Light Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out "high mount" third brake light bulb located in a housing on the rear deck lid of your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte sedan, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Engine Spark Plugs

The iridium tipped OEM spark plugs in a first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte should last up to 100,000 miles, but they should be checked before that mileage.

Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including the replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

12V Car Battery Change

If you've been having a hard time starting the engine in your Kia Forte, especially on a cold morning, and the OEM 12 volt car battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture over on the left side.

2.0L I4 Engine Oil Change

The best way to keep your 1st generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the canister style oil filter on the Hyundai Theta II 2.0 liter inline four cylinder motor.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement oil filter part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Windshield Wiper Blades

If you've been having trouble seeing out of the front windshield window of your Kia Forte during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the wiper blades.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the blade sizes in inches and replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Trunk Light Bulb Change

If you need to change a burnt out cargo area light bulb located in the trunk of your Kia Forte sedan, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Front Brake Pads Change

If you've been hearing a squeaking or screeching sound coming from the front end of your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front pads.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Rear Disc Brake Pads

The rear disc brake pads on a Kia Forte usually last twice as the front pads or anywhere from 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions.

To view my DIY instructions for changing the rear brake pads, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.