Kia Optima: Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Remove the front seat assembly (both sides).

(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

Remove the floor console assembly.

(Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")

Remove the front pillar trim

(Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")

Remove the cowl side trim.

(Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim")

Remove the cluster fascia panel.

(Refer to Cluster Pad - "Cluster Fascia Panel")

Remove the A/V Navigation.

(Refer to Body Electrical System - "A/V Navigation")

Remove the instrument cluster.

(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Instrument Cluster")

Remove the crash pad center panel.

(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Center Panel")

Remove the steering wheel.

(Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")

Remove the multifunction switch assembly.

(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Multifunction Switch")

Press the lock pin and separate the photo sensor connector (A).

Loosen the mounting nuts (A).

Remove the center speaker and side speaker [LH, RH].

(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Speaker")

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

Disconnect the connector (A).

Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts and remove the main crash pad assembly (A).

Disconnect the passenger's airbag connectors (A).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

• Make sure the crash pad fits onto the guide pins correctly. • Before tightening the bolts, make sure the crash pad wire harnesses are not pinched. • Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly. • Make sure that each of the assembly components operates properly. • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).