Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Body Electrical System

AVN Head Unit Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
24steps
~144min
4/5difficulty
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Removal

AVN Head Unit
  • Be careful not to scratch the center fascia and related parts.
  • Remove the disc from the head unit before removing the AVN head unit to prevent damage to the CD player loading mechanism.
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Using a screwdriver or pry tool, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
  3. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the airbag lower panel (A).
  4. Disconnect the switch connector (A) and SSB connector (B) from the airbag lower panel.
  5. After removing the screws, remove the left garnish (A).
  6. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the right garnish (A).
    Apply protective tape to the airbag trim and related components.
  7. After loosening the screws, remove the instrument cluster front panel (A).
  8. After loosening the screws, remove the center fascia lower panel (A).
  9. Disconnect the connectors (A) and hose (B).
  10. After loosening the screws, remove the center fascia upper panel (A).
  11. Remove the AVN head unit (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
  12. Disconnect the audio connectors and cable (A), then remove the audio unit completely.
    Lift the connector lock in the direction of the arrow, then disconnect the connector. When installing, connect the connector and secure the connector lock.
    If the compact disc does not eject, do not try to remove it forcibly, as the audio system may be damaged. Contact an authorized Hyundai dealer for assistance.
    If the CD must be removed, perform the procedure described below.
  13. Remove the rear roof trim. (Refer to BD group - "Roof Trim")
  14. Disconnect the connector and cable (A) from the roof antenna.
  15. Remove the roof antenna (A) by unscrewing the nut.
Roof antenna (GPS + SIRIUS)

Installation

AVN Head Unit
  1. Connect the audio unit connectors and cables.
  2. Install the AVN head unit.
  3. Install the center fascia upper panel.
  4. Install the heater control unit.
  5. Install the left/right trim panel and the instrument panel.
  6. Install the airbag lower panel and side cover.
    Make sure the AVN head unit connectors are properly connected and the antenna cable is connected correctly.
  7. Roof Antenna Installation
  8. Connect the connector and cable.
  9. Install the rear roof garnish.
    • Make sure the cables and connectors are connected correctly.
    • Inspect the AVN system.
Roof antenna (GPS + SIRIUS)

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