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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING:
  • When working on the high voltage system, the work should be performed by technicians who have completed the relevant training. A lack of understanding of the high voltage system can lead to serious accidents due to electric shock or short circuit.
  • When working on the high voltage system or related components, be sure to observe and be aware of the "Safety Precautions, Cautions and Warnings". If not, it may cause serious accidents due to electric shock or short circuit.
  • When working on the high voltage system, make sure to check the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and high voltage shut-off procedure.
  1. Remove the front seat assembly (both sides).

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

  2. Remove the front pillar trim

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

  3. Remove the crash pad driver's garnish

    (Refer to Crash Pad - "CRASH PAD GARNISH ")

  4. Remove the A/V Navigation.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "A/V NAVIGATION ")

  5. Remove the instrument cluster.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ")

  6. Remove the crash pad center panel.

    (Refer to Crash Pad - "CRASH PAD CENTER PANEL ")

  7. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  8. Remove the multifunction switch assembly.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")

  9. Remove center speaker.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "SPEAKER ")

  10. Remove front midrange speaker.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "SPEAKER ")

  11. Remove the main crash pad assembly (A) after removing the bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    16.7 - 23.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.4 Kgf.m, 12.3 - 23.1 lb.ft)

    [LH] 

    G14940155Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    G14940156Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the passenger's airbag connector (A).
    G14940157Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the duct sensor connector (A).
    G14940158Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.