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).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1099d.gif)
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2. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the floor console upper cover (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1100d.gif)
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3. |
Disconnect the connectors (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1101d.gif)
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4. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the hand brake cover (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1102d.gif)
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5. |
Remove the console tray mat (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1103d.gif)
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6. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the floor console extension cover (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1104d.gif)
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7. |
After loosening the mounting
screws and bolts, then remove the floor console assembly (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1105d.gif)
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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).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1106d.gif)
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2. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the floor console upper cover (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1107d.gif)
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3. |
Disconnect the connectors (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1108d.gif)
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4. |
Remove the console tray mat (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1109d.gif)
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5. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the floor console extension cover (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1110d.gif)
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6. |
After loosening the mounting
screws and bolts, then remove the floor console assembly (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1111d.gif)
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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. |
|
1. |
Remove the floor console assembly. |
2. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the rear console cover (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1112d.gif)
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3. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the armrest assembly (A).
![](images/books/1521/stfbd1113d.gif)
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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 [ ...
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1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-
volt and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another
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