Kia Sportage: Crash Pad / Crach Pad Center Panel Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Crach Pad Center 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.	Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")

2.	Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

3.	Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Glove Box Housing")

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

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

6.	Remove the crash pad lower switch (B) after disconnecting the connector (A).

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

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector are connected in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Crach Pad Center Panel Components and components location

Component Location 1. Crash pad main lower panel ...

Main Crash Pad Assembly Components and components location

Component Location 1. Crash pad main lower panel ...

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