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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 - FORTE/FORTE KOUP

  2. Remove the front wiper motor.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "FRONT WIPER MOTOR ")

  3. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

    (Refer to Crash Pad - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

  4. Disconnect the steering column connectors.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

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

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

  6. Disconnect the blower unit connectors.
  7. After loosening the mounting nut, then remove the console duct (A).
    Fig 1: Locate Console Duct
    G11791639Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).
    Fig 2: Disconnect Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors
    G11791640Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 3: Locate Multi Box Connectors (Driver'S)
    G11791641Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 4: Locate Multi Box Connectors (Passenger'S)
    G11791642Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).
    Fig 5: Locate Airbag Control Module (SRSCM) Connector
    G11791643Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the wiring mounting clips (A).
  12. Disconnect the shift lever connector (B).
    Fig 6: Remove Rewiring Mounting Clips
    G11791644Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the connectors (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar.

    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 7: Locate Connectors And Mounting Clips In Front Pillar - Passenger'S
    G11791645Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the smart key unit connectors (A).
  15. Loosen the smart key unit mounting screw (B).
    Fig 8: Locate Smart Key Unit Connectors
    G11791646Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 9: Loosen Smart Key Unit Mounting Screw
    G11791647Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the photo sensor wiring mounting clips (A).
    Fig 10: Remove Photo Sensor Rewiring Mounting Clips
    G11791648Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).
    Fig 11: Remove Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G11791649Courtesy 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 customer's radio station presets.
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