Kia Niro: Crash Pad / Center Fascia Panel Repair procedures

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Center Fascia Panel Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

[Center fascia panel]

1.	Remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A) by using a remover.

2.	Remove the crash pad plate [RH] (A) by using a remover.

3.	Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A).

4.	Remove the center fascia panel (A) by using a remover.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connectors are connected properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

[Center fascia lower panel]

1.	Remove the crash pad side cover [LH] (A) by using a remover.

2.	Remove the crash pad lower panel (A) after loosening the screw.

3.	Disconnect the fuel filler door switch connector (A).

4.	Remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A) by using a remover.

5.	Remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A) by using a remover.

6.	Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A).

7.	Pull out and remove the gear knob (A).

8.	Remove the front console upper cover (A) by using a remover.

9.	Disconnect the console upper cover connector (A).

10.	Remove the center fascia lower panel (A) by using a remover.

11.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector is connected properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Center Fascia Panel Components and components location

Component Location 1. Center fascia panel assembly 2. Center fascia lower panel assembly ...

Crash Pad Garnish [RH] Components and components location

Component Location 1. Crash pad plate assembly [RH] ...

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