Kia Niro: Crash Pad / Crach Pad Center Panel Repair procedures

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Crach Pad Center 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.

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")

3.	Remove the cluster fascia panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Cluster Fascia Panel ")

4.	Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Glove Box Housing")

5.	Remove the center fascia panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Center Fascia Panel")

6.	Separate the heater control unit (A) after loosening the screws.

7.	Remove the heater control unit (B) after disconnecting the connector (A).

8.	Remove the crash pad main lower panel (A) after loosening the nut & screws.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connectors are connected properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Crach Pad Center Panel Components and components location

Component Location 1. Crash pad main lower panel ...

Main Crash Pad Assembly Components and components location

Component Location 1. Crash pad main lower panel ...

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