Kia Cee'd: Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly 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 front pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")

2.	Remove the cowl side trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim")

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

4.	Remove the instrument cluster.

5.	Remove the audio unit.

6.	Remove the crash pad center lower panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Center Panel")

7.	Remove the steering wheel.

8.	Remove the multifunction switch assembly.

9.	After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center swtich (A).

10.	Disconnect the center swtich connector (A).

11.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the multi display facia panel (A).

12.	Disconnect the multi display facia panel connector (A).

13.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor (A).

14.	Disconnect the photo sensor connector (B).

15.	Loosen the mounting bolts (A).

16.	Disconnect the passenger's airbag connector (B).

17.	After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the main crash pad assembly (A).

18.	Right before removing the main crash pad, slightly lift the main crash pad and remove the twitter speaker connector and mounting clip (A) located at the end of both side.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the crash pad fits onto the guide pins correctly.

•	Before tightening the bolts, make sure the crash pad wire harnesses are not pinched.

•	Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.

•	Enter the anti- theft code for the radio, then enter the customer`s radio station presets.

Component Location 1. Main crash pad assembly ...

Component Location 1. Cowl cross bar assembly ...

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