Kia Optima: Console. Repair procedures
Replacement
Floor Console Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. |
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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Remove the gear knob (A).

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| 2. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the floor console upper cover (A).

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| 3. |
Disconnect the connectors (A).

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Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the hand brake cover (A).

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Remove the console tray mat (A).

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Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the floor console extension cover (A).

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After loosening the mounting
screws and bolts, then remove the floor console assembly (A).

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Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Make sure the
connectors are connected in properly. |
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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| • |
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. |
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| 1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the gear boots (B) and gear knob (A).

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| 2. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the floor console upper cover (A).

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| 3. |
Disconnect the connectors (A).

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| 4. |
Remove the console tray mat (A).

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| 5. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the floor console extension cover (A).

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| 6. |
After loosening the mounting
screws and bolts, then remove the floor console assembly (A).

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| 7. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Make sure the
connectors are connected in properly. |
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Armrest Replacement
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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. |
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| 1. |
Remove the floor console assembly. |
| 2. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the rear console cover (A).

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| 3. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the armrest assembly (A).

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Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Components
[M/T]
1. Floor console assembly
2. Gear boots
3. Floor console upper cover
4. Floor console extension cover [LH]
5. Floor console extension ...
Components
1. Main crash pad assembly
2. Side speaker grille [LH]
3. Airbag blanking cover
4. Side speaker grille [RH]
5. Center speaker grille
6. Crash pad side cover [ ...
See also:
Console. Components and Components Location
Components
[M/T]
1. Floor console assembly
2. Gear boots
3. Floor console upper cover
4. Floor console extension cover [LH]
5. Floor console extension ...
Removal
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the driver crash pad lower
panel.(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3.
Rem ...