Kia Rio: Crash Pad / Crach Pad Center Panel

Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Crach Pad Center Panel

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Crash pad center lower 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 crash pad lower panel [LH]. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

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

6.	Remove the heater control unit. (Refer to Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning - "Heater & A/C Control Unit (FATC)")

7.	Remove the crash pad center lower panel (A) after loosening the screws.

8.	Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A) and hazard switch connector (B).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector is connected properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

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