Kia Optima: Removal - Instrument Cluster. Repair procedures - Indicators And Gauges - Body Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Removal

Take care not to scratch the center fascia panel and related parts.
Eject all the disc before removing the audio 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 instrument cluster (A) after loosening the screws.

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


Inspection
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. ...

Installation
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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Repair procedures
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Inspection
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Air Intake Control Switch
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