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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Information 

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front seat assembly (both sides).

    (Refer to " FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY  ") 

  3. Remove the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to " FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY  ") 

  4. Remove the front pillar trim.

    (Refer to " FRONT PILLAR TRIM  ") 

  5. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

    (Refer to " STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL  ") 

  6. Remove the crash pad side cover [LH] (A) by using a remover.
    G12795922Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Separate the crash pad lower panel (A) after loosening the bolts and screws.
    G12795923Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the crash pad lower switch connector (A).
    G12795924Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    G12795925Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the crash pad driver side panel (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    G12795926Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A) by using a remover.
    G12795927Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the crash pad garnish [RH] (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    G12795928Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Separate the crash pad passenger side panel (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    G12795929Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A) and then remove the crash pad garnish.
    G12795930Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the cluster fascia panel (A) by using a remover.
    G12795931Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    G12795932Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Separate the cluster (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    G12795933Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the cluster assembly (A) after disconnecting the connector.
    G12795934Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the crash pad side switch (A) after loosening the screws.
    G12795935Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the air vent duct (A) after loosening the screw.

    [LH] 

    G12795936Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    G12795937Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Pull out the both sides stopper (B) from the glove box (A).
    G12795938Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the air damper (A) from the glove box (B).
    G12795939Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the lock pins (A) and then remove the glove box (B).
    G12795940Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Separate the crash pad under cover [RH] (A).
    G12795941Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Disconnect the lamp connector (A) and remove crash pad under cover.
    G12795942Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Separate the glove box housing (A) after loosening the mounting screws, bolts, and nuts.
    G12795943Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the glove box housing after disconnecting the connector (A), (B).
    G12795944Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G12795945Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the smart key antenna (B) after disconnecting the connector (A) and screws.
    G12795946Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  29. Separate the AVN head unit (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    G12795947Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  30. Remove the AVN head unit after disconnect the connectors (A).
    G12795948Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G12795949Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  31. Separate the monitor assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    G12795950Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the monitor assembly (A) after disconnect the connectors.
    G12795951Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  33. Remove the monitor fascia panel (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    G12795952Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  34. Separate the center speaker grill (A) by using a remover.
    G12795953Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  35. Remove the center speaker grill after disconnecting the auto light photo sensor & security indicator connector (A).
    G12795954Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  36. Separate the center speaker (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    G12795955Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  37. Remove the center speaker after disconnecting the connector (A).
    G12795956Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  38. Separate the crash pad center lower cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws and nuts.
    G12795957Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  39. Remove the crash pad center lower cover after disconnecting the hose & connector (A).
    G12795958Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  40. Loosen the passenger airbag module mounting bolts (A).
    G12795959Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  41. Separate the main crash pad assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

    [LH] 

    G12795960Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    G12795961Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  42. Remove the crash pad assembly after disconnecting the passenger airbag connector (A).
    G12795962Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  43. 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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