Crash Pad 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.

Remove the following items:
1. Front seat
2. Cluster fascia panel, cluster
3. Audio assembly
4. Glove box
5. Crash pad side cover
6. Front pillar trim
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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Disconnect the passenger's air bag connector (A). Loosen the bolts (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Passenger's Air Bag Connector & Bolts
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Remove the air bag module cover (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Passenger's Air Bag Module Cover
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Connector
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Remove the photo sensor (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Photo Sensor
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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the crash pad (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Crash Pad & Mounting Bolts/Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- 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.