Kia Optima: Crash Pad / Crash Pad Garnish
Components and components location

1. Crash pad garnish [LH]
2. Crash pad garnish [RH]
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3. Crash pad center garnish
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Repair procedures
[Crash pad center garnish]
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [LH]
(A).

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2. |
Loosen the mounting screw, using a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
crash pad center garnish (A).

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3. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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Crash pad garnish [LH]
• |
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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• |
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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• |
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [LH]
(A).

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2. |
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the steering column shroud upper
panel (A).

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3. |
After loosening the mounting screw, remove the crash pad garnish [LH]
(A).

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4. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure connectors are connected properly and each
rod is connected securely.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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Crash pad garnish [RH]
• |
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
|
• |
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.
|
• |
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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1. |
Using a remover and remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).

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2. |
After loosening the mounting screw, remove the crash pad center garnish
(A).

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3. |
After loosening the mounting screws, remove the crash pad garnish [RH]
(A).

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4. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Steering column shroud lower
panel
2. Steering column shroud upper
panel
Repair proced ...
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1. Glove box
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the ABS the warning light will remain on.
The braking system will be operatio ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Fuel filler door
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat-tip screwd ...