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Crash Pad 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:
    1. Front seat

      (Refer to the "FRONT SEAT ")

    2. Front pillar trim

      (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    3. Floor console assembly

      (Refer to the "CONSOLE ")

    4. Front door scuff trim

      (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    5. Cowl side trim

      (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    6. Crash pad side cover
    7. Crash pad lower panel
    8. Cluster fascia panel & Cluster assembly
    9. Center fascia panel
    10. Heater control unit
    11. Audio assembly
    12. Glove box
  2. Disconnect the steering column connectors.

    (Refer to the REPLACEMENT .

  3. Down the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.

    (Refer to the REPLACEMENT .

  4. Remove the switch assembly (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Switch Assembly
    G08328788Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the connector (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Crash Pad Connector
    G08328789Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the passenger's air bag connector (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Passenger's Air Bag Connector
    G08328790Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the passenger's air bag mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Passenger's Air Bag Mounting Bolt
    G08328791Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connector (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Passenger's Air Bag Connector
    G08328792Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the crash pad side pad (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Crash Pad Side Pad
    G08328793Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Loosen the bolts and nuts, then remove the crash pad (B).
    Fig 7: Identifying Crash Pad Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G08328794Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • 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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