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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 side trim.

    (Refer to "COWL SIDE TRIM ")

  2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [LH] (A).
    Fig 1: Crash Pad Side Cover & Clip Locations (LH)
    G09773648Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A) by using a screw driver.
    Fig 2: Crash Pad Lower Cover & Clip Locations (RH)
    G09773649Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the diagnosis connector (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Diagnosis Connector
    G09773650Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

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