Kia Carens: Floor Console / Console Armrest Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Floor Console / Console Armrest 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.	Remove the rear console cover. (Refer to Floor Console - "Rear Console Cover")

2.	After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the console armrest (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Console Armrest Components and components location

Component Location 1. Console armrest ...

Crash Pad

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