![]() ![]() The most common Kia battery size is Group Size H6 and 124R. For example, battery type H6 was used in the 2011-2016 Kia Optima and group size 124R was used in the Kia Sorento 2010-2016. This DIY tutorial was written to assist owners of Kia vehicles such as Optima, Rio, Soul, Forte, Magentis, Sportage, Sorento, and Sedona in replacing their car batteries mainly for model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. This procedure resets the steering angle sensor, the ABS, and the traction control warning lights. The engine must be running, and the car must be in Park. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel to the left and right several times. If you have any warning lights on ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC), drive your Kia for a few minutes. Turn on the radio to confirm that it works if not, re-enter the security code that should be included in the documentation with the car. Confirm that no warning lights are illuminated, and all the electronic controls work. Monitor lights on your instrument cluster. ![]() Connect the negative battery terminal and tighten the bolt last. Next, connect the positive cable and fasten the terminal bolt. Before you reconnect the cables, clean the terminals using the battery post brush tool.Try to move the battery back and forth to ensure that the battery is secure. Make sure that the battery does not move. Once the old battery is removed, carefully install the new battery.Carefully lift the old battery from the tray and set it on the ground. Batteries may have a handle to help you with the removal. Use both hands to lift the old battery, as car batteries are very heavy.Remove the battery bracket holding the battery.You can easily distinguish the positive battery post from the red plastic cover or cable. The positive terminal will either have a plus sign (+) near the post or the word positive printed. The next step is to disconnect the positive cable.If the clamp does not come off easily, try twisting it as you pull it away from the terminal. Once you loosen the bolt on the clamp, the cable can be removed from the post. You will notice a minus (-) or a negative symbol stamped on the battery near the negative battery post. You will need to loosen the nut on the negative terminal. Disconnect the negative battery cable.Once the screws are removed, lift the air intake assembly, as shown in the video clip below. Some models use plastic fasteners, while others use a 10 mm bolt to hold the air duct in place. Two screws hold this cover in place that will need to be removed. Other Kia models like Rio and Sedona may not have this cover. The air duct assembly goes on top of the battery on specific Kia models, such as the Optima. ![]() In Kia vehicles, the battery is located in the engine compartment. Open the hood and locate the battery on your Kia.
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