Kia Sportage: Crash Pad / Cluster Fascia Panel Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Cluster 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.

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

2.	Using a remover, remove the front door scuff tirm (A).

3.	Remove the hood latch release handle (A).

4.	Using a remover, remove the cowl side trim (A).

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

6.	Loosen the mounting screws and remove the crash pad lower panel (A).

7.	Disconnect the crash pad lower switch connector (A).

8.	Loosen the mounting screws and remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).

9.	Disconnect the crash pad side switch connector (A).

10.	Loosen the mounting screws and remove the cluster fascia panel (A).

11.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replace any damaged clips.

Cluster Fascia Panel Components and components location

Component Location 1. Cluster fascia panel ...

Center Fascia Panel Components and components location

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

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