Center Fascia Panel Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Kia Forte Koup. 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.

Set the air vent hole to the center by adjusting the knob.
Open the air vent by adjusting the knob.
Insert the Air Vent Remover (09840-1M100) into the air vent hole.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Vent Remover Insertion Point
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Air vent remover (09840-1M100 (A)) should be aligned and hung at the end of air vent.

Fig 2: Aligning Air Vent Remover (Rear View)
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CAUTION:
- To prevent the damage of air vent, air vent remover should be aligned and hung at the end of air vent.
Remove the center air vent (B) by pulling the Air Vent Remover (A).

Fig 3: Removing Center Air Vent Using Air Vent Remover
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center fascia panel (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Center Fascia Panel & Mounting Screws
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Disconnect the connectors.

Fig 5: Identifying Connectors
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Disconnect the heater control unit connector (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Heater Control Unit Connector
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Installation is the reverse of removal.