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How to Replace the Battery in a Kia Rio?

Model: Kia Rio UB, MK 3 - Years 2011-2017
Part: Battery

To replace the battery in a Kia Rio, open the bonnet to access the components inside the engine bay. The battery is located at the top right, just above the air filter box. By unscrewing its securing bolts and disconnecting the appropriate power cables, you can remove the old battery from its housing to insert a new one. The new battery should then be connected to the cables and secured with the appropriate bolts, and finally, close the bonnet.

Updated on 15 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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