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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 floor console assembly.

    (Refer to Floor Console - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")

  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to Crash Pad - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  3. Remove the glove box housing.

    (Refer to Crash Pad - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

  4. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad center lower panel (A) by using a screw driver.
    Fig 1: Locating Crash Pad Center Lower Panel With Mounting Screws (1 Of 2)
    G12225754Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Locating Crash Pad Center Lower Panel With Mounting Screws (2 Of 2)
    G12225755Courtesy 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.