Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Crash Pad Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
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
78steps
~468min
4/5difficulty
Done 0 of 78

Replacement

Cluster Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Using a screwdriver or pry tool, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
  2. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
  3. Disconnect the connectors (A). [LH]
    [RH]
  4. Loosen the retaining screws, then remove the garnish [LH] (A).
  5. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the [RH] trim panel (A).
  6. Loosen the retaining screws, then remove the cluster fascia panel (A).
  7. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the cluster unit (A).
  8. Disconnect the connector (A).
  9. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
Center Panel Upper Panel Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Using a screwdriver or pry tool, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
  2. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
  3. Disconnect the connectors (A). [LH]
    [RH]
  4. Loosen the retaining screws, then remove the garnish [LH] (A).
  5. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the [RH] trim panel (A).
  6. Loosen the retaining screws, then remove the cluster fascia panel (A).
  7. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the heater control unit (A).
  8. Disconnect the connectors (A) and the hose (B).
  9. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the center fascia upper panel (A).
  10. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
Crash Pad Lower Panel Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Using a screwdriver or pry tool, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
  2. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
  3. Disconnect the connectors (A). [LH]
    [RH]
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
Audio Assembly Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Using a screwdriver or pry tool, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
  2. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
  3. Disconnect the connectors (A). [LH]
    [RH]
  4. Loosen the retaining screws, then remove the garnish [LH] (A).
  5. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the [RH] trim panel (A).
  6. Loosen the retaining screws, then remove the cluster fascia panel (A).
  7. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the heater control unit (A).
  8. Disconnect the connectors (A) and the hose (B).
  9. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the center fascia upper panel (A).
  10. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the audio system (A).
  11. Disconnect the connectors.
  12. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
Heater Control Unit Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Using a screwdriver or pry tool, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
  2. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
  3. Disconnect the connectors (A). [LH]
    [RH]
  4. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the [RH] trim panel (A).
  5. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the heater control unit (A).
  6. Disconnect the connectors (A) and the hose (B).
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
Glove Box Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Using a screwdriver or pry tool, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
  2. Disconnect the guide (B) from the glove box (A).
  3. Disconnect the lift (A) from the glove box (B).
  4. Disconnect the pin (A), then remove the glove box (B).
  5. Loosen the retaining screw, then remove the passenger lower cover (A).
  6. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the glove box housing (A).
  7. Disconnect the connectors (A). [LH]
    [RH]
  8. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
  9. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the cowl assembly (A).
  10. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Crash Pad Cover Replacement / Crash Pad Side Cover Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Using a screwdriver or a trim remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A). [Driver]
    [Passenger]
  2. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
Main Airbag Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the following items.
    • Front Seat (Refer to Group BD - "Front Seat")
    • Front Pillar Trim (Refer to Group BD - "Interior Trim")
    • Floor Console Assembly (Refer to Group BD - "Console")
    • Front Door Scuff Trim (Refer to Group BD - "Interior Trim")
    • Hood Side Trim (Refer to Group BD - Interior Trim)
    • Crash Pad Side Cover
    • Crash Pad Lower Panel
    • Crash Pad Garnish [LH, RH]
    • Cluster Fascia Panel and Cluster Assembly
    • Heater Control Unit
    • Center Fascia Upper Panel
    • Audio Assembly
    • Glove Box and Glove Box Housing
    • Steering Column (Refer to Group ST - "Steering Column and Shaft")
  2. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the lower panel of the center fascia (A).
  3. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center speaker grille (A).
  4. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the center speaker (A).
  5. Disconnect the center speaker connector (B).
  6. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (A).
  7. Loosen the mounting bolts.
  8. Using a screwdriver or puller, remove the photo sensor (A).
  9. Disconnect the photo sensor connector (B).
  10. Disconnect the side speaker connector (A). [LH]
    [RH]
  11. Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the main airbag assembly (A).
  12. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the crash pad cover is correctly installed on the guide pins.
    • Before tightening the bolts, make sure the airbag wire harness is not pinched.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly and the antenna wire is connected properly.
    • Enter the radio anti-theft code, then enter the customer's preset radio stations.
Cowl Crossmember Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the following items.
    • Front Seat (Refer to Group BD - "Front Seat")
    • Floor Console Assembly (Refer to Group BD - "Console")
    • Hood Top Cover (Refer to Group BD - "Hood Top Cover")
    • Hood side trim (Refer to Group BD - "Interior Trim")
    • Main Crash Pad
  2. Disconnect the blower unit connectors. (Refer to Group HA - "Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning System")
  3. Disconnect the multi-box connectors. [Driver]
  4. Disconnect the multi-box connectors. [Passenger]
  5. Disconnect the cabin junction box connectors.
  6. Disconnect the connectors (A) of the Airbag Control Module (SRSCM).
  7. Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips on the front pillar. [Driver]
    [Passenger]
  8. Disconnect the buzzer connector (A).
  9. Loosen the mounting nut and screw, then remove the Body Control Module (BCM) (A).
  10. Disconnect the Body Control Module (BCM) connectors (A).
  11. Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the hood cross member assembly (A).
  12. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

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