Kia 940011U000 Cluster Assembly-Instrument

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This procedure is inconvenient for home mechanics because many screws are concealed, some areas have poor access, and there are many electrical connectors that have to be labeled and separated. Some entrant tips about it are that, it is advisable to let experienced do-it-yourselfers in the process. The order and position of the mounting of objects should be well noted as they are removed especially the instrument panel. It is not required to remove both front seats but it adds more working space and protects front seats from getting damaged. First, isolate the cable from the negative terminal of the battery, and subsequently, the front seats should be detached to make the process convenient. Then, remove the multi-function switch, dashboard trim panels, center floor console, glove box and instrument cluster out of the vehicle. Release the terminal end of the electrical connector of the passenger's air bag and then, unbolt the air bag mounting bolts and pull out the bag. Continue with the process of unplugging the audio unit, along with the air conditioning control panel found in the center of the dashboard, and the driver's knee bolster and reinforcement panel. Remove the bolts which holds the steering column to the instrument panel and lower it. To uninstall the front pillar trim, the first step is to unscrew the cover on the pillar and get rid of the retention nuts from the A pillars by inserting a trim slick or a flat-tip screwdriver coated with electric tape. Push the scuff plates from each door opening and pull the kick panels out, after the removal of screws fixing them. Remove several electrical connectors that are required to take out the instrument panel utilizing your hand, and if you find it difficult, you can use masking tape and pen to label the connectors. It is recommended to jot down or capture in pictures to check that all the connectors are disconnected before the removal of the panel. Last of all, you should take off all the bolts, which fix the instrument panel and reinforcement to the body and than lift the panel over the windshield with using the door space, moreover, this operation requires two men. Reinstallation is the process that goes in the opposite direction of the removal process having also nine steps.

Remove the instrument cluster bezel.