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Cluster Fascia Replacement

NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Insert the Air Vent Remover (09840-1M100) into the air vent hole.
    Fig 1: Air Vent Hole
    G07368836Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Air vent remover (09840-1M100 (A)) should be aligned and hung at the end of air vent.
    Fig 2: Air Vent Remover Alignment
    G07368837Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent the damage of air vent, air vent remover should be aligned and hung at the end of air vent.
  3. Remove the side air vent (B) by pulling the Air Vent Remover (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Side Air Vent With Air Vent Remover
    G07368838Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Set the air vent hole to the center with adjusting the knob.
  5. Open the air vent with adjusting the knob.
  6. Insert the Air Vent Remover (09840-1M100) into the air vent hole.
    Fig 4: Air Vent Adjusting Knobs
    G07368839Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Air vent remover (09840-1M100 (A)) should be aligned and hung at the end of air vent.
    Fig 5: Air Vent Remover Alignment
    G07368840Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the center air vent (B) with pulling the Air Vent Remover (A).
    Fig 6: Removing Center Air Vent With Air Vent Remover
    G07368841Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the center fascia panel (A).
    Fig 7: Center Fascia Panel
    G07368842Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. After removing the screws, remove the audio assembly (A).
    Fig 8: Audio Assembly & Screws
    G07368843Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Tilt the steering column down.
  12. After removing the screws, remove the upper shroud cover (A).
  13. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the cluster fascia panel (B).
  14. Disconnect the connector (C).
    Fig 9: Upper Shroud Cover, Cluster Fascia Panel & Connector
    G07368844Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the cluster fascia (A).
    Fig 10: Cluster Fascia & Mounting Screws
    G07368845Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect the connector (A).
    Fig 11: Cluster Connectors
    G07368846Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Installation is the reverse the removal.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
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