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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")

  2. Remove the front wiper motor.

    (Refer to "FRONT WIPER MOTOR ")

  3. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

    (Refer to "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

  4. Disconnect the steering column connectors.

    (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

  5. Lower the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.

    (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

  6. Disconnect the blower unit connectors.
  7. After loosening the mounting nut, then remove the console duct (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Console Duct
    G09743990Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).
    Fig 2: Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors
    G09743991Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 3: Multi Box Connectors (Driver's)
    G09743992Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 4: Multi Box Connectors (Passenger's)
    G09743993Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).
    Fig 5: Airbag Control Module (SRSCM) Connector
    G09743994Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the wiring mounting clips (A).
  12. Disconnect the shift lever connector (B).
    Fig 6: Shift Lever Connector Mounting Clips
    G09743995Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the connectors (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar.

    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 7: Front Pillar Connector (Passenger's)
    G09743996Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the smart key unit connectors (A).
  15. Loosen the smart key unit mounting screw (B).
    Fig 8: Smart Key Unit Connectors
    G09743997Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 9: Smart Key Unit Mounting Screw
    G09743998Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the photo sensor wiring mounting clips (A).
    Fig 10: Photo Sensor Mounting Clips
    G09743999Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).
    Fig 11: Cowl Cross Bar Assembly
    G09744000Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • 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 customers radio station presets.
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