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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 center fascia panel.

    (Refer to Crash Pad - "CENTER FASCIA PANEL ")

  2. Remove the cluster fascia panel.

    (Refer to Crash Pad - "CLUSTER FASCIA PANEL ")

  3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the drive air vent duct assembly (A).
    Fig 1: Locate Drive Air Vent Duct Assembly
    G11791606Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the clock fascia panel (A).
    Fig 2: Remove Clock Fascia Panel
    G11791607Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the clock switch connector (A).
    Fig 3: Locate Clock Switch Connector
    G11791608Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center air vent duct assembly [RH] (A).
    Fig 4: Remove Center Air Vent Duct Assembly (RH)
    G11791609Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the in-car hose (A).
  8. Disconnect the in-car sensor connector (B).
    Fig 5: Locate In-Car Sensor Connector
    G11791610Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad upper panel (A).
    Fig 6: Remove Crash Pad Upper Panel
    G11791611Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.
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