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Repair procedures: Removal

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NOTE:
  • 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).
    Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Garnish RH
    G08308914Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: 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).
    Fig 2: Identifying Crash Pad Side Cover
    G08308915Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. After loosening the crash pad lower panel mounting screws, then remove the lower panel (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel And Mounting Screws
    G08308916Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the switch connector (A) and SSB connector (B) from crash pad lower panel.
    Fig 4: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel Switch Connector
    G08308917Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel SSB Connector
    G08308918Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the crash pad garnish LH (A) after removing the screws.
    Fig 6: Identifying Crash Pad Garnish LH And Mounting Screws
    G08308919Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the instrument cluster fascia panel (A) after loosening the screws.
    Fig 7: Identifying Instrument Cluster Fascia Panel And Mounting Screws
    G08308920Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 8: Identifying Instrument Cluster Fascia Panel And Mounting Screws
    G08308921Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the center fascia lower panel (A) after loosening the screws.
    Fig 9: Identifying Center Fascia Lower Panel And Mounting Screws
    G08308922Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the connectors (A) and hose (B).
    Fig 10: Identifying Center Fascia Lower Panel Connectors And Hose
    G08308923Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the center fascia upper panel (A) after loosening the screws.
    Fig 11: Identifying Center Fascia Upper Panel And Mounting Screws
    G08308924Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the audio assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 12: Identifying Audio Assembly And Mounting Screws
    G08308925Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the audio connectors and cable (A), then remove the audio unit completely.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Audio Connectors
    G08308926Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Lift the connector locking clip to the arrow direction, disconnect the connector.
    When assembling, install the connector and connector locking clip tightly.
    NOTE: If the CD does not eject, do not attempt to remove it because the audio unit may be damaged. Contact an authorized dealership for assistance.
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