Kia Carens: Crash Pad / Center Fascia Panel Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Center Fascia Panel Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.

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

1.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad center garnish (A).

2.	Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A).

3.	After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the A/C & heater controller (A).

4.	Remove the in-car hose (A).

5.	Disconnect the A/C & heater controller connectors (B).

6.	After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center fascia panel (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector are connected in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Center Fascia Panel Components and components location

Component Location 1. Center fascia panel ...

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