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

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

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

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


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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Lift the connector locking clip to the arrow direction, disconnect
the connector. When assembling, install the connector and connector
locking clip.
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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. |
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If the CD-rom needs to be removed, follow the procedure below. |
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Roof Antenna (GPS + SIRIUS)
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Remove the rear roof trim.
(Refer to the BD group - "Roof trim")
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| 2. |
Disconnect the GPS (B) cable
and SIRIUS cable (A) from the roof antenna.

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

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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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