Crash Pad Replacement

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damaged.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the following items.
1. Front seat.
2. Cluster facia panel and cluster.
3. Audio assembly.
4. Glove box.
5. Lower panel.
6. Front pillar trim.
Remove the photo sensor.
Disconnect the passenger's air bag connector (A). Loosen the bolt and nut, then remove the crash pad (B).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- 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.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Passenger's Air Bag Connector And Crash Pad With Bolts And Nuts
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.