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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1. |
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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4. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the hand brake cover (A).

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5. |
Remove the console tray mat (A).

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6. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the floor console extension cover (A).

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7. |
After loosening the mounting
screws and bolts, then remove the floor console assembly (A).

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8. |
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. |
|
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
• |
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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4. |
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:
Audio system
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Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram
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Seat belt restraint system
WARNING
For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be
used whenever the vehicle is moving.
Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in the upright position.
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