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Main Crash Pad Replacement

CAUTION:
  • A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the following items:
    1. Front seat

      (Refer to the "FRONT SEAT ")

    2. Front pillar trim

      (Refer to the BD group - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    3. Floor console assembly

      (Refer to the BD group - "CONSOLE ")

    4. Front door scuff trim

      (Refer to the BD group - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    5. Cowl side trim

      (Refer to the BD group - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    6. Center fascia panel
    7. Audio assembly
    8. Cluster fascia panel
    9. Cluster assembly
    10. Crash pad side cover [LH, RH]
    11. Crash pad lower panel
    12. Glove box & Glove box housing
    13. Heater control unit
    14. Steering column lower shroud & Steering column upper shroud
    15. Crash pad center panel
    16. Crash pad upper panel
  2. Disconnect the steering column connectors.

    (Refer to the "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

  3. Down the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.

    (Refer to the "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

  4. Disconnect the passenger's airbag connectors (A).
  5. Loosen the mounting bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Passenger's Airbag Connectors
    G08322568Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor (A).
  7. Disconnect the photo sensor connector (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Photo Sensor And Connector
    G08322569Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. After loosening the mounting bolts, nuts, screw, then remove the main crash pad assembly (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Main Crash Pad Assembly, Mounting Bolts, Nuts And Screw
    G08322570Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • 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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