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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Information 

CAUTION:
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the front seat.

    (Refer to Front Seat - " FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY  ") 

  2. Remove the front pillar trims on both sides.

    (Refer to Body - " FRONT PILLAR TRIM  ") 

  3. Remove the crash pad center lower panel.

    (Refer to Crash Pad - " Crash Pad Center Panel  ") 

  4. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - " STEERING WHEEL  ") 

  5. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

    (Refer to Crash Pad - " STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL  ") 

  6. Remove the center speaker grille (A) by using a remover.
    G12697411Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Separate the center speaker (A) after loosening the screws.
    G12697412Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the center speaker (B), after disconnecting the connector (A).
    G12697413Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the mid-range speaker grilles (A) on both sides by using a remover.
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  10. Separate the mid-range speakers (A) on both sides after loosening the mounting bolts.
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  11. Remove the mid-range speakers (B) on both sides after disconnecting the connector (A).
    G12697416Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Separate the photo sensor (A) by using a remover.
    G12697417Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Loosen the passenger airbag mounting bolts (A).
    G12697418Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the crash pad center garnish (A) after loosening the screws.

    LH 

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    RH 

    G12697420Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the center air vent duct (A) after loosening the screws.
    G12697421Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Separate the main crash pad assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

    LH 

    G12697422Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    RH 

    G12697423Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (A).
    G12697424Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the crash pad assembly after disconnecting the wiring clip (A).
    G12697425Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the passenger airbag (A) after loosening the bolts.
    G12697426Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    CAUTION:
    • 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.
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