Kia Optima: Crash Pad / Crash Pad Garnish

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Crash Pad Garnish

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Crash pad garnish [LH]
2. Crash pad garnish [RH]

3. Crash pad center garnish

Repair procedures

Replacement

[Crash pad center garnish]

•	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.

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

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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

Crash pad garnish [LH]

•	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.

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

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

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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

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.

1.	Using a remover and remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).

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

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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

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