Body (Interior and Exterior)

Floor Console Assembly Repair Procedures

8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 8

Replacement

Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Pull the shift lever knob in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

    Breakaway force: 55 ± 10 kgf

  2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the console upper cover (A).
  3. Disconnect the indicator connector (A), the start/stop button switch connector (B), and the multimedia connector (C).
  4. Press the lock pin and disconnect the EPB connector.
  5. Remove the hole cover (A).
  6. Remove the console side cover (A) by sliding it rearward. [LH]
    During installation, insert the front part of the console side cover (B) into the hook (A).
    [RH]
    During installation, insert the front part of the console side cover (B) into the hole (A).
  7. Loosen the mounting screws and bolts, then remove the floor console assembly (A).
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.