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Main Crash Pad Replacement

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CAUTION:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the following items:
    1. Front seat

      Refer to "FRONT SEAT "

    2. Front pillar trim

      Refer to FRONT PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT .

    3. Floor console assembly

      Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .

    4. Cluster fascia panel & Cluster assembly
    5. Crash pad garnish
    6. Glove box
    7. Center fascia panel
    8. Audio assembly
    9. Heater control unit
    10. Crash pad side cover
    11. Cowl side trim

      Refer to COWL SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT .

    12. Crash pad lower panel
    13. Steering column

    Refer to "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT "

  2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad switch assembly (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Switch Assembly & Mounting Screws
    G07424436Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the connector (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Crash Pad Switch Assembly Connector
    G07424437Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the passenger's airbag connector (A).
  5. Loosen the mounting bolts.
    Fig 3: Identifying Passenger's Airbag Connector & Mounting Bolts
    G07424438Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using a screwdriver, remove the photo sensor (A).
  7. Disconnect the photo sensor connector (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Photo Sensor & Connector
    G07424439Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the main crash pad assembly (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Main Crash Pad Assembly With Mounting Nuts & Bolts
    G07424440Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the crash pad fits onto the guide pins correctly.
    • Before tightening the bolts, make sure the crash pad wire harnesses are not pinched.
    • Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.
    • Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
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