Kia Sportage: Crash Pad / Center Fascia Panel Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Center Fascia 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.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

[Center fascia lower panel]

1.	To remove the gear knob & gear boots (A) pull both of it up.

2.	Using a remover, remove the floor console upper cover (A).

3.	Disconnect the connectors (A) from the floor console upper cover.

4.	Using a remover, remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).

5.	Using a remover, remove the crashi pad garnish [RH] (A).

6.	Separate the center fascia panel (A) after loosening the screw.

7.	Disconnect the connectors (A) and then remove the heater unit (B).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector is connected properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

[Center fascia upper panel]

1.	Remove the center fascia lower panel.

2.	Remove the center fascia upper panel after loosening the screws.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector is connected properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Center Fascia Panel Components and components location

Component Location 1. Center fascia upper panel assembly 2. Center fascia lower panel assembly ...

Crash Pad Garnish [RH] Components and components location

Component Location 1. Crash Pad Garnish assembly [RH] ...

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