Kia Forte: Crash Pad / Crash Pad Center Lower Panel

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Crash Pad Center Lower Panel

Components and components location

Components Location

1. Crash pad center lower panel

Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

1.	Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")

2.	Remove the crash pad lower panel (Refer to Floor Console - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

3.	Remove the glove box. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Glove Box")

4.	Remove the crash pad center garnish assembly (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Center Garnish Assembly")

5.	Remove the heater & A/C control unit . (Refer to Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "Heater & A/C Control Unit (DATC)")

6.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).

7.	Loosen the mounting bolts and screws remove the crash pad center lower panel (A).

8.	Disconnect the start button connector (A).

9.	Disconnect the glove box lamp connetor (A) and lamp switch connector (B).

10.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

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