Kia Cee'd: Crash Pad / Crash Pad Center Panel Repair procedures

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Crash Pad Center Panel Repair procedures

Replacement

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Take care not to scratch the body surface.

1.	Remove the gear boots (B) and gear knob (A).

2.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the console garnish (A). [LH] [RH]

3.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the console upper cover (A).

4.	Disconnect the indicator connector (A).

5.	Disconnect the EPB switch connector (A).

6.	After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the console tray (A).

7.	Disconnect the connectors (A).

8.	Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

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

10.	After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad center lower panel (A).

11.	Disconnect the heater control unit connectors (A), console tray lamp connector (B), heater hose (C).

12.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector are connected in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Crash Pad Center Panel Components and components location

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

Steering Column Shroud Panel Components and components location

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