Cluster Fascia 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.

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 side air vent (B) by pulling the Air Vent Remover (A).

Fig 3: Removing Side Air Vent Using Air Vent Remover
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Set the center air vent hole to the center by adjusting the knob.
Open the center air vent by adjusting the knob.
Insert the Air Vent Remover (09840-1M100) into the air vent hole.

Fig 4: 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 5: Aligning Air Vent Remover (Rear View)
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Remove the center air vent (B) by pulling the Air Vent Remover (A).

Fig 6: 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 7: Identifying Center Fascia Panel
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Disconnect the connectors.

Fig 8: Identifying Connectors
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 9: Identifying Connectors
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Tilt the steering column down.
After removing the screws, remove the upper shroud cover (A).
After loosening the mounting screws, remove the cluster fascia panel (B).
Disconnect the connector (C).

Fig 10: Removing Upper Shroud Cover & Cluster Fascia Panel
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the cluster fascia (A).

Fig 11: Identifying Cluster Fascia & Mounting Screws
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 12: Identifying Connectors
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Installation is the reverse the removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.