Kia Picanto (JA): Crash Pad / Crach Pad Center Panel

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Crach Pad Center Panel

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.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")

3.	Remove the crash pad side cover [LH] (A) by using a remover.

4.	Remove the hood latch release handle (A) by using a remover.

5.	Remove the front door scuff trim (A) by using a remover.

6.	Remove the cowl side trim (A) by using a remover.

7.	Remove the passenger compartment junction box cover (A).

8.	Separate the crash pad lower panel (A) after loosening the bolts and screws.

9.	Disconnect the crash pad lower side switch connector (A).

10.	Remove the cluster fascia panel (A) by using a remover.

11.	Remove the center fascia garnish (A) by using a remover.

12.	Remove the center fascia panel (A) by using a remover.

13.	Remove the center fascia panel (B) after disconnecting the hazard switch connector (A).

14.	Remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A) by using a remover.

15.	Remove the glove box stopper (A) from the crash pad.

16.	Remove the glove box (A).

17.	Remove the crash pad center lower panel (A) after loosening the screws.

18.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector is connected properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

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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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