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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Information 

  1. Remove the front seat.

    (Rear to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly") 

  2. Remove the front pillar trims on both sides.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

  3. Remove the crash pad center lower panel.

    (Refer to Crash Pad Center Panel  Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Center Panel")

  4. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  5. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

    (Refer to Crash Pad - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

  6. Remove the center speaker grille (A) by using a remover.
    G13212824Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Separate the center speaker (A) after loosening the screws.
    G13212825Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the center speaker (B), after disconnecting the connector (A).
    G13212826Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the mid-range speaker grilles (A) on both sides by using a remover.
    G13212827Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Separate the mid-range speakers (A) on both sides after loosening the mounting bolts.
    G13212828Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the mid-range speakers (B) on both sides after disconnecting the connector (A).
    G13212829Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Separate the photo sensor (A) by using a remover.
    G13212830Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Loosen the passenger airbag mounting bolts (A).
    G13212831Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the crash pad center garnish (A) after loosening the screws.

    [LH] 

    G13212832Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    G13212833Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the center air vent duct (A) after loosening the screws.
    G13212834Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Separate the main crash pad assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

    [LH] 

    G13212835Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    G13212836Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (A).
    G13212837Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the crash pad assembly after disconnecting the wiring clip (A).
    G13212838Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the passenger airbag (A) after loosening the bolts.
    G13212839Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. 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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