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Crash Pad Main Replacement

NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-up 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. Remove the following items.
  2. Disconnect the passenger' s air bag connector (A).
  3. Loosen the bolt's and nuts then remove the main crash pad assembly (B).
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the crash pad fits on to 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.
      Fig 1: Identifying Main Crash Pad Assembly
      G04863411Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.