Kia Optima: Crash Pad / Crash Pad Garnish
Components and components location
![](images/crash_pad_garnish-659/357/sdlbd0889d.gif)
1. Crash pad garnish [LH]
2. Crash pad garnish [RH]
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3. Crash pad center garnish
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Repair procedures
[Crash pad center garnish]
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [LH]
(A).
![](images/crash_pad_garnish-659/357/sdlbd0664d.gif)
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2. |
Loosen the mounting screw, using a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
crash pad center garnish (A).
![](images/crash_pad_garnish-659/357/sdlbd0891d.gif)
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3. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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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.
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1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [LH]
(A).
![](images/crash_pad_garnish-659/357/sdlbd0664d.gif)
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2. |
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the steering column shroud upper
panel (A).
![](images/crash_pad_garnish-659/357/sdlbd0893d.gif)
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3. |
After loosening the mounting screw, remove the crash pad garnish [LH]
(A).
![](images/crash_pad_garnish-659/357/sdlbd0888d.gif)
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4. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure connectors are connected properly and each
rod is connected securely.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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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.
|
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1. |
Using a remover and remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).
![](images/crash_pad_garnish-659/357/sdlbd0890d.gif)
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2. |
After loosening the mounting screw, remove the crash pad center garnish
(A).
![](images/crash_pad_garnish-659/357/sdlbd0891d.gif)
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3. |
After loosening the mounting screws, remove the crash pad garnish [RH]
(A).
![](images/crash_pad_garnish-659/357/sdlbd0897d.gif)
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4. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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flat tire repaired by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible or replace the
flat tire with the spare tire.
CAUTION - Repair Agents
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