Kia Optima: Crash Pad. Repair procedures
Replacement
Cluster 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. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the crash pad side cover (A).
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| 2. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
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| 3. |
Disconnect the connectors (A).
[LH]
![[RH]](images/books/1521/stfbd1116d.gif)
[RH]
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| 4. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).
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| 5. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the crash pad garnish [RH] (A).
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| 6. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the cluster fascia panel (A).
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| 7. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the cluster assembly (A).
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| 8. |
Disconnect the connector (A).
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| 9. |
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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Center Facia Upper Panel 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. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the crash pad side cover (A).
|
| 2. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
|
| 3. |
Disconnect the connectors (A).
[LH]
[RH]
|
| 4. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).
|
| 5. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the crash pad garnish [RH] (A).
|
| 6. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the cluster fascia panel (A).
|
| 7. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the heater control unit (A).
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| 8. |
Disconnect the connectors (A)
and hose (B).
|
| 9. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the center fascia upper panel (A).
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| 10. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
| •
|
Make sure the
connectors are connected in properly. |
| •
|
Replace any damaged
clips. |
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|
Crash Pad Lower Panel 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. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the crash pad side cover (A).
|
| 2. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
|
| 3. |
Disconnect the connectors (A).
[LH]
[RH]
|
| 4. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
| •
|
Make sure the
connectors are connected in properly. |
| •
|
Replace any damaged
clips. |
|
|
Audio assembly 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. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the crash pad side cover (A).
|
| 2. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
|
| 3. |
Disconnect the connectors (A).
[LH]
[RH]
|
| 4. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).
|
| 5. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the crash pad garnish [RH] (A).
|
| 6. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the cluster fascia panel (A).
|
| 7. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the heater control unit (A).
|
| 8. |
Disconnect the connectors (A)
and hose (B).
|
| 9. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the center fascia upper panel (A).
|
| 10. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the audio assembly (A).
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| 11. |
Disconnect the connectors.
|
| 12. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
| •
|
Make sure the
connectors are connected in properly. |
| •
|
Replace any damaged
clips. |
|
|
Heater Control Unit 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. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the crash pad side cover (A).
|
| 2. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
|
| 3. |
Disconnect the connectors (A).
[LH]
[RH]
|
| 4. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the crash pad garnish [RH] (A).
|
| 5. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the heater control unit (A).
|
| 6. |
Disconnect the connectors (A)
and hose (B).
|
| 7. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
| •
|
Make sure the
connectors are connected in properly. |
| •
|
Replace any damaged
clips. |
|
|
Glove Box 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. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the crash pad side cover (A).
|
| 2. |
Disconnect the guide (B) from
the glove box (A).
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| 3. |
Disconnect the lift (A) from
the glove box (B).
|
| 4. |
Disconnect the pin (A) and then
remove the glove box (B).
|
| 5. |
After loosening the mounting
screw, then remove the passenger's under cover (A).
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| 6. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the glove box housing (A).
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| 7. |
Disconnect the connectors (A).
[LH]
![[RH]](images/books/1521/stfbd1140d.gif)
[RH]
|
| 8. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
| •
|
Make sure the
connectors are connected in properly. |
| •
|
Replace any damaged
clips. |
|
|
Shroud Replacement
| 1. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the shroud assembly (A).
|
| 2. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
Crash Pad Side Cover 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. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the crash pad side cover (A). [Driver's]
[Passenger's]
|
| 2. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
| •
|
Replace any damaged
clips. |
|
|
Main Crash Pad 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 following items.
| A. |
Front seat
(Refer to the BD group – “Front Seat”)
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| B. |
Front pillar trim (Refer
to the BD group – “Interior Trim”)
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| C. |
Floor console assembly
(Refer to the BD group – “Console”)
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| D. |
Front door scuff trim
(Refer to the BD group – “Interior Trim”)
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| E. |
Cowl side trim (Refer
to the BD group- Interior Trim”)
|
| H. |
Crash pad garnish [LH,
RH] |
| I. |
Cluster fascia panel
& Cluster assembly |
| K. |
Center fascia upper panel |
| M. |
Glove box & Glove box
housing |
| N. |
Steering column (Refer
to the ST group - "Steering Column and Shaft")
|
|
| 2. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the center facia lower panel (A).
|
| 3. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the center speaker grille (A).
|
| 4. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the center speaker (A). |
| 5. |
Disconnect the center speaker
connector (B).
|
| 6. |
Disconnect the passenger`s airbag
connector (A). |
| 7. |
Loosen the mounting bolts.
|
| 8. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the photo sensor (A). |
| 9. |
Disconnect the photo sensor connector
(B).
|
| 10. |
Disconnect the side speaker connector
(A). [LH]
![[RH]](images/books/1521/stfbd1148d.gif)
[RH]
|
| 11. |
After loosening the mounting
bolts and nuts, then remove the main crash pad assembly (A).
|
| 12. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
| •
|
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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Cowl Cross Bar 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 following items.
| A. |
Front seat
(Refer to the BD group – “Front Seat”)
|
| B. |
Floor console assembly
(Refer to the BD group – “Console”)
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| C. |
Cowl top cover (Refer
to the BD group - "Cowl Top Cover")
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| D. |
Cowl side trim (Refer
to the BD group - "Interior Trim")
|
|
| 2. |
Disconnect the blower unit connectors.
(Refer to the HA group - "Air conditioning system, Heater, Blower")
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| 3. |
Disconnect the multi box connectors.
[Driver's]
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| 4. |
Disconnect the multi box connectors.
[Passenger's]
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| 5. |
Disconnect the passenger compartment
junction box connectors.
|
| 6. |
Disconnect the airbag control
module (SRSCM) connectors (A).
|
| 7. |
Disconnect the connector (A)
and the mounting clips in the front pillar. [Driver's]
![[Passenger's]](images/books/1521/stfbd1155d.gif)
[Passenger's]
|
| 8. |
Disconnect the buzzer connector
(A).
|
| 9. |
After loosening the mounting
nut and screw, then remove the body control module (BCM) (A).
|
| 10. |
Disconnect the body control module
(BCM) connectors (A).
|
| 11. |
After loosening the mounting
bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).
|
| 12. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
| •
|
Make sure the
connectors are connected in properly. |
| •
|
Replace any damaged
clips. |
|
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Components
1. Main crash pad assembly
2. Side speaker grille [LH]
3. Airbag blanking cover
4. Side speaker grille [RH]
5. Center speaker grille
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