Kia Picanto (JA): Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly

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

•	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 front seat assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

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

4.	Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18.	Remove the glove box (A).

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

20.	Remove the side air vant duct (A) by using a remover. [LH] [RH]

21.	Remove the start/stop button (A) in the direction of arrow.

22.	Remove the start/stop button (B) after disconnecting the start/stop button connector (A).

23.	Loosen the passenger airbag mounting bolts (A).

24.	Disconnect the passenger air bag connector (A).

25.	Separate the photo sensor (A) by using a remover.

26.	Remove the photo sensor (A), after disconnecting the photo sensor connector.

27.	Remove the main crash pad assembly (A), after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts. [LH] [RH]

28.	Remove the passenger airbag (A) after loosening the bolts.

29.

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.

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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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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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