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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: Identifying Crash Pad Side Cover
    G08313076Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel
    G08313077Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the crash pad lower switch connectors (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 3: Identifying Cluster Connectors (LH)
    G00569820Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 4: Identifying Crash Pad Connector (RH)
    G08313075Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Crash Pad Garnish (LH)
    G08313080Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish [RH] (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Crash Pad Garnish (RH)
    G08313081Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the cluster fascia panel (A).
    Fig 7: Identifying Cluster Fascia Panel
    G08313082Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the heater control unit (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Heater Control Unit
    G00569821Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connectors (A) and hose (B).
    Fig 9: Identifying Heater Control Unit Connectors And Hose
    G00569822Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center fascia upper panel (A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Center Fascia Upper Panel
    G00569823Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the audio assembly (A).
    Fig 11: Identifying Audio Assembly
    G00569824Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 12: Identifying Audio Assembly Connectors
    G00569825Courtesy 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.
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