Kia Rio: Crash Pad / Crach Pad Center Panel

Kia Rio 2017-2023 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.

❮Steering Column Shroud Panel

Components and components location Component Location 1. Steering column shroud lower panel 2. Steering column shroud upper panel Repair procedures Replacement [Steering column shroud upper panel] Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Main Crash Pad Assembly❯

Components and components location Component Location 1. Main crash pad assembly Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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