Crash Pad Main Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Rio5, 2007 Kia Rio, 2006 Kia Rio5, and 2006 Kia Rio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-up screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the following items.
- Front seat assembly (See REPLACEMENT ).
- Cluster facia panel, cluster (See CLUSTER FACIA PANEL REPLACEMENT , CLUSTER REPLACEMENT ).
- Lower crash pad (See AUDIO ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ).
- Glove box (See AUDIO ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ).
- Side cover (See COVER REPLACEMENT ).
- Front pillar trim (See INTERIOR TRIM ).
- Center facia upper, lower cover.
- Cowl side trim (See INTERIOR TRIM ).
Disconnect the passenger' s air bag connector (A).
Loosen the bolt's and nuts then remove the main crash pad assembly (B).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the crash pad fits on to 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.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Main Crash Pad Assembly