Kia Carens: Crash Pad / Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to "Cowl Top Cover")

2.	Remove the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

3.	Disconnect the steering column connectors. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")

4.	Down the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")

5.	Disconnect the blower unit connectors.

6.	Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).

7.	Disconnect the multi box connectors (A). [Driver's] [Passenger's]

8.	After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl cross bar center bracket (A).

9.	Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).

10.	Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips (B) in the front pillar. [Driver's] [Passenger's]

11.	Disconnect the BCM (Body Control Module) connectors (A).

12.	Remove the photo sensor wirering mounting clips (A).

13.	After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).

14.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the crash pad fits onto the guide pins correctly.

•	Before tightening the bolts, make sure the crash pad wire harnesses are not pinched.

•	Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.

•	Enter the anti- theft code for the radio, then enter the customer`s radio station presets.

Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Components and components location

Component Location 1. Cowl cross bar assembly ...

Roof Trim

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