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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Escort welcome (if equipped)
When the headlight(light switch in the headlight or AUTO position) is on and
all doors (and trunk) are locked and closed, the position light and headlight will
come on for 15 seconds if any of the ...
Removal
1.
Remove the shift lever knob.
(Refer to the BD group - "Console")
2.
Remove the console upper cover
(A).
3.
Disconnect the conn ...
Cool box
You can keep beverage cans or other items cool using the open/close lever of
the vent installed in the multi box.
1. Turn on the fan and set the temperature control to the desired position.
2. T ...