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Floor Console Replacement

NOTE:
  • 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. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the gear boots (B).
  2. To remove the gear knob (A) and gear boots (B) pull both of it up.
    Fig 1: Removing Gear Knob
    G09752258Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the floor console upper cover (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Floor Console Upper Cover
    G09752259Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the floor console upper cover.

    [Rear] 

    Fig 3: Identifying Floor Console Upper Cover Connectors (Rear)
    G09752260Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Front] 

    Fig 4: Identifying Floor Console Upper Cover Connectors (Front)
    G09752261Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the console armrest tray (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Console Armrest Tray
    G09752262Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the console tray met (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Console Tray Met
    G09752263Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the console side cover (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 7: Removing Console Side Cover (LH)
    G09752264Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 8: Removing Console Side Cover (RH)
    G09752265Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the rear power outlet connector (A).
    Fig 9: Identifying Rear Power Outlet Connector
    G09752266Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. After loosening the mounting screws and bolts, then remove the floor console assembly (A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Floor Console Assembly
    G09752267Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
    • Replace any damage clips.