Kia Optima: Crash Pad / Glove Box
Components and components location

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.

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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:
Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal funciton
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
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Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the roof trim.
2.
Remove the roller blind.
(Refer to Panorama sunroof - "Roller Blind")
3.
Loosen the mounting screws and remove the movable glass motor (A) roller
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