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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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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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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| 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:
Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud,
sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
Avoi ...
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher
than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate
stopping distance because brake perf ...
Power Windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch that controls that door’s window. However, the
driver has a power window switch w ...
Console. Components and Components Location
Crash Pad. Components and Components Location