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Audio Assembly Replacement

CAUTION:
  • 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. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
    Fig 1: Crash Pad Side Cover
    G07380332Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
    Fig 2: Crash Pad Lower Panel
    G07380333Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the connectors (A).

    (LH) 

    Fig 3: Crash Pad Lower Panel Connectors (LH)
    G07380334Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    (RH) 

    Fig 4: Crash Pad Lower Panel Connectors (RH)
    G07380335Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad garnish (LH) (A).
    Fig 5: Crash Pad Garnish (LH)
    G07380336Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish (RH) (A).
    Fig 6: Crash Pad Garnish (RH)
    G07380337Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the cluster fascia panel (A).
    Fig 7: Cluster Fascia Panel
    G07380338Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the heater control unit (A).
    Fig 8: Heater Control Unit & Mounting Screws
    G07380339Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connectors (A) and hose (B).
    Fig 9: Heater Control Unit Connectors & Hose
    G07380340Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center fascia upper panel (A).
    Fig 10: Center Fascia Upper Panel
    G07380341Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the audio assembly (A).
    Fig 11: Audio Assembly & Mounting Screws
    G07380342Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 12: Audio Assembly Connectors
    G07380343Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
  • Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
  • Replace any damaged clips.