Kia Picanto (JA): Crash Pad / Cowl Cross Bar Assembly

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Cowl Cross Bar Assembly

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Crash pad center lower panel

Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

2.	Down the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")

3.	Disconnect the connector (A) and mounting clips in the front pillar [RH].

4.	Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).

5.	Disconnect the smart key antenna connector (A).

6.	Disconnect the passenger side wiring connector (A).

7.	Loosen the BCM mounting nut (A).

8.	Separate the BCM unit (B) after disconnecting the mounting nut and connectors (A).

9.	Remove the BCM unit (B) after disconnecting the connectors (A).

10.	Disconnect the mode actuator connector (A). [Driver's]

11.	Disconnect the temperature control actuator (A) and evaporator sensor (B) blower resistor connector (C).

12.	Disconnect the intake actuator control actuator (A).

13.	Disconnect the blower motor connector (A), and then remove the wiring mounting clips.

14.	Disconnect the smart key unit connector after loosening the mounting nut and then remove the smart key unit (A).

15.

Remove the cap (A) and the nuts, and then remove the wiper arm (B).

Tightening torque :

22.6 - 26.5 N·m(2.3 - 2.7 kgf·m, 16.6 - 19.5 lb·ft)

16.	Disconnect the nozzle hose (A).

17.	Remove the cwol top side cover (A).

18.	Detach the clips, then remove the cowl top cover (A).

19.	Remove the front wiper motor (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

20.	Disconnect the front wiper motor connector (A).

21.	Loosen the cowl cross bar mounting bolts (A).

22.	Remove the cowl cross bar mounting bolt caps (A).

23.	Remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts & nuts. [Driver Side] [Passenger Side]

24.	Remove the main wiring harness (A) from the cowl cross bar.

25.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	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.

•	Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.

❮Main Crash Pad Assembly

Components and components location Component Location 1. Crash pad center lower panel Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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