Kia Optima: Crash Pad / Glove Box
Components and components location
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Repair procedures
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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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Open the glove box (A) in the direction of the arrow.
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Separate the air damper (A) from the glove box.
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Press both sides inwards to open the glove box (A) downwards.
![](images/glove_box-660/357/sdlbd0669d.gif)
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Remove the glove box (A).
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To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Crash pad garnish [LH]
2. Crash pad garnish [RH]
3. Crash pad center garnish
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Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Adjustment
Smart Key Code Saving
1.
Connect the VCI II in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power
on KDS.
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Select the vehicle model and then do "Smart key code saving".
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Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal Function
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear pillar trim [LH].
(Refer to Body - "Rear Pillar Trim")
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