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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Installation
1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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