Kia Optima: Removal - AVN Head Unit. Repair procedures - AVN System - Body Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Removal

AVN Head Unit

Take care not to scratch the center fascia panel and related parts.
Eject all the disc before removing the AVN head unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish RH (A).

Apply the protective tapes to crash pad garnish and its related parts.
3. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).

4. After loosening the crash pad lower panel mounting screws, then remove the lower panel (A).

5. Remove the switch connector (A) and SSB connector (B) from crash pad lower panel.

6. Remove the crash pad garnish LH (A) after removing the screws.

7. Remove the instrument cluster fascia panel (A) after loosening the screws.

8. Remove the center fascia lower panel (A) after loosening the screws.

9. Remove the connectors (A) and hose (B).

10. Remove the center fascia upper panel (A) after loosening the screws.

11. Remove the AVN head unit assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

12. Disconnect the audio connectors and cable (A), then remove the audio unit completely.

Lift the connector locking clip to the arrow direction, disconnect the connector.

When assembling, install the connector and connector locking clip.

If the CD does not eject, do not attempt to remove it because the audio unit may be damaged.Contact an authorized hyundai dealership for assistance.
If the CD-rom needs to be removed, follow the procedure below.
Roof Antenna (GPS + SIRIUS)
1. Remove the rear roof trim.

(Refer to the BD group - "Roof trim")

2. Disconnect the GPS (B) cable and SIRIUS cable (A) from the roof antenna.

3. Remove the roof antenna (A) after removing a nut


AVN Head Unit. Repair procedures
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Installation
AVN Head Unit 1. Connect the audio unit connectors and cables. 2. Install the AVN head unit. 3. Install the center fascia upper panel. 4. ...

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