Interior: Removal & Installation Kia Optima II

FLOOR CONSOLE REPLACEMENT

Note. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the parking brake cover (A).
2. After loosening the console mounting bolt, remove the floor console assembly (A).
3. Disconnect the connectors.
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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1. Remove the armrest mounting cover (A).
2. After loosening the armrest mounting screws, remove the armrest (B).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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CLUSTER FACIA PANEL REPLACEMENT

Note. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Tilt the steering column down.
2. Remove the «CENTER FACIA PANEL»(ref-266048-S04817970102007092700000) .
3. After disconnecting the trip sensor connector (A), remove the cluster facia panel (B).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Make sure the connector are plugged in properly.

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1. Remove the «CLUSTER FACIA PANEL»(ref-266048-S23929474022007092700000) .
2. Loosen the screws.
3. Remove the cluster (A).
4. Disconnect the cluster connector (A), then remove the cluster (B).
5. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Make sure the connector are plugged in properly.

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1. After loosening the crash pad lower panel mounting screw, then remove the lower panel (B).
2. Disconnect the connector (A).
3. Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the lower panel mounting bracket (A).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CENTER FACIA PANEL REPLACEMENT

Note. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Using a clip remover, and remove the center facia panel (A).
2. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Make sure the connector are plugged in properly.

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1. Remove the «CENTER FACIA PANEL»(ref-266048-S04817970102007092700000) .
2. Loosen the mounting screw, remove the center facia upper panel (A).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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1. Remove the «CENTER FACIA PANEL»(ref-266048-S04817970102007092700000) .
2. After loosening the screw, then remove the lower panel (A).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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1. Remove the «CENTER FACIA PANEL»(ref-266048-S04817970102007092700000) .
2. Loosen the heater control mounting screw, remove the heater control unit (A).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.

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1. Remove the «CENTER FACIA PANEL»(ref-266048-S04817970102007092700000) .
2. Loosen the screws.
3. Disconnect the audio connector and antenna cable, then remove the audio assembly (A).
4. Disconnect the cluster connector (A), then remove the audio assembly (B).
5. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Make sure the connector are plugged in properly.

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1. Disconnect the damper (B) from the glove box (A).
2. Remove the glove box (A) from the lift (B).
3. Disconnect the pin (A), then remove the glove box (B).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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1. Remove the «CRASH PAD SIDE COVER»(ref-266048-S41114508312007092700000) .
2. Remove the «CENTER FACIA PANEL»(ref-266048-S04817970102007092700000) .
3. Remove the «CLUSTER FACIA PANEL AND UPPER SHROUD»(ref-266048-S26688525052007092700000) .
4. After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the air vent (A).
5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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1. Remove the «CENTER FACIA PANEL»(ref-266048-S04817970102007092700000) .
2. Remove the «CRASH PAD SIDE COVER»(ref-266048-S41114508312007092700000) .
3. After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the air vent (A).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

COVER REPLACEMENT

Note. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the crash pad side cover (A). [DRIVER'S] [PASSENGER'S]
2. Remove the under cover (C).
3. Remove the console side cover (B).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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1. Loosen the screws, then remove the shroud assembly (A).
2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CRASH PAD REPLACEMENT

Note. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the following items. Front seat (See «FRONT SEAT»(ref-266054-S11092832472007092700000) ). «CLUSTER FACIA PANEL»(ref-266048-S04817970102007092700000) . «AUDIO ASSEMBLY»(ref-266048-S28367340262007092700000) . «GLOVE BOX»(ref-266048-S10528847732007092700000) . «SIDE COVER, CENTER UNDER COVER»(ref-266048-S01187011002007092700000) . «FRONT PILLAR TRIM»(ref-266048-S09693195352007092700000) .
2. Remove the photo sensor (A).
3. Disconnect the passenger's air bag connector. Loosen the bolts and nuts, then remove the crash pad (B).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: 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.

COWL CROSS BAR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

Note. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the «CRASH PAD»(ref-266048-S40843902972007092700000) .
2. Remove the connectors.
3. Loosen the bolts and nuts, then remove cowl cross bar assembly (A).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal. CAUTION: 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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SUNVISOR REPLACEMENT

Note. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B) from each side.
2. Disconnected the connector (C).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE LAMP REPLACEMENT

Note. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the overhead console. Remove the screw. Pull out the roof console (A). Disconnect the connector (B).
2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

ROOM LAMP AND REPLACEMENT

Note. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the room lamp. Remove the lens (A). Remove the screws. Pull out the room lamp (B). Disconnect the connector (C).
2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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1. Remove the vanity lamp (A).
2. Disconnect the connector (B).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT

Note. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the covers (A), and remove the screws, then remove the assist handle (B).
2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

ROOF TRIM REPLACEMENT

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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1. Remove the following items. Front seat, rear seat assembly (See «FRONT SEAT»(ref-266054-S11092832472007092700000) ). «FRONT, REAR DOOR SCUFF TRIM»(ref-266048-S41006087162007092700000) . «FRONT PILLAR TRIM»(ref-266048-S09693195352007092700000) . «CENTER LOWER, UPPER PILLAR TRIM»(ref-266048-S38213278012007092700000) . «REAR PILLAR TRIM»(ref-266048-S06428932462007092700000) . «OVERHEAD CONSOLE»(ref-266048-S09507356762007092700000) . «ROOM LAMP»(ref-266048-S10050128382007092700000) . «SUNVISOR»(ref-266048-S02296295032007092700000) , «ASSIST HANDLE»(ref-266048-S19908008662007092700000) . «VANITY LAMP AND HANDS FREE MIC»(ref-266048-S07093222742007092700000) .
2. Remove the connector (B).
3. Remove the roof trim (A).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Replace any damaged clips.

PACKAGE TRAY TRIM REPLACEMENT

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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1. Remove the following items. Rear seat assembly (See «SEAT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT»(ref-266054-S42586675812007092700000) ). Rear seat belt lower anchor (See «SEAT BELT»(ref-266054-S30744233062007092700000) ).
2. Remove the «REAR PILLAR TRIM»(ref-266048-S06428932462007092700000) .
3. Loosening the package tray trim mounting screws.
4. Remove the package tray trim (A).
5. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Replace any damaged clips.

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1. Remove the trunk trim. NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
2. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Replace any damaged clips.

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FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR SCUFF TRIM REPLACEMENT

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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1. Remove the front door scuff trim (A).
2. Remove the rear door scuff trim (B).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Replace any damaged clips.

FRONT PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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1. Remove the front pillar trim (A).
2. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Replace any damaged clips.

COWL SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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1. Remove the «FRONT DOOR SCUFF TRIM»(ref-266048-S41006087162007092700000) .
2. Remove the cowl side trim (A).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Replace any damaged clips.

CENTER LOWER AND UPPER PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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1. Remove the center lower pillar trim (A).
2. Remove the center upper pillar trim (B).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Replace any damaged clips.

REAR PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. When removing trim components that require prying, use a suitable trim tool, not a screwdriver. Gently pry on the component to avoid damage. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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1. Remove the rear pillar lower trim (A).
2. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Replace any damaged clips.

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REMOVAL

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

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1. Remove the following items. «FRONT PILLAR TRIM, BOTH SIDES»(ref-266048-S09693195352007092700000) . Windshield wiper arms and cowl cover (See " «WINDSHIELD WIPER»(ref-266055-S09175447602007092700000) ").
2. Remove the windshield glass side molding.
3. Cut out the sealant using the sealant cutting tool (A)(09861-31100).
4. Remove the windshield (A) carefully using the glass holder (B)(09861-31100).

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1. With a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire windshield opening flange: Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding. Remove the rubber dam and fasteners from the body. Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting
2. Clean the bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the clean surface.
3. Install the windshield (A) upper molding (B) and fasteners (C). Do not allow any gaps.
4. Install the spacer (A) install the windshield glass (B) temporarily with marking sure to position them on the center, and then place the alignment mark (C).
5. Remove the windshield
6. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to the original adhesive remaining around the windshield opening flange. Let the body primer dry for at least 10 minutes. Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be careful not to mix up glass and body primer sponges. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands. Mask off the dashboard before painting the flange.
7. Apply a light coat of glass primer to the outside of the fasteners. NOTE: Never touch the primed surface with your hand. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the glass Properly, causing a leak after the windshield glass is installed. Do not apply body primer to the glass. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the primer.
8. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (A) around the edge of the windshield (B) between the fastener (C) and molding (D) as shown in illustration. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
9. Use suction cups (A) to hold the windshield over the opening, align it with the alignment marks (B) made in step 15, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push on the windshield until its edges are fully seated on the adhesive all the way around. Do not open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry.
10. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted surface or the windshield, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened with alcohol.
11. Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then spray water over the windshield and check for leaks. Make leaking areas, and let the windshield dry, then seal with sealant: Let the vehicle stand for at least four hours after windshield installation. If the vehicle has to be used within the first four, it must be driven slowly. Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after installation.
12. Reinstall all remaining removed parts. Install the rearview mirror after the adhesive has dried thoroughly. Advise the customer not to do the following things for two the three days: Slam the door with all the windows rolled up. Twist the body excessively (such as when going in and out of driveways at an angle or driving over rough, uneven roads)