Kia Optima: Removal
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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 audio 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).

Apply the protective tapes to crash pad garnish and its related
parts. |
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3. |
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 instrument cluster
(A) after loosening the screws.

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9. |
Disconnect the cluster connector
(A), then remove the cluster.

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Speedometer
1.
Adjust the pressure of the tires
to the specified level.
2.
Drive the vehicle onto a speedometer
tester. Use wheel chocks (A) as appropriate.
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1.
Install the cluster to the cluster
housing.
2.
Install the cluster fascia panel
and crash pad side garnish [LH].
3.
Install the crash pad lower pan ...
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To defog inside windshield
1. Select desired fan speed. 2. Select desired temperature. 3. Press the
defroster button (). 4. The outside
(fresh) air position will be selected automatically.
If ...
Battery Saver Function
✽ NOTICE
The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged.
The system automatically turns off the small light when the driver removes the
ignition key and o ...
Installation
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Install the component with the specified
torques.
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Note that internal damag ...