Kia Carens: Crash Pad / Crash Pad Center Panel Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Crash Pad Center Panel 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 floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")

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

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

4.	Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Glove Box Housing")

5.	After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad center lower panel (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector are connected in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Crash Pad Center Panel Components and components location

Component Location 1. Crash pad center lower panel ...

Main Crash Pad Assembly Components and components location

Component Location 1. Main crash pad assembly ...

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