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Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly Repair Procedures

Removal
1.
Recover refrigerant by using the refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging machine.
(Refer to Air conditioning System - "Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging/Vacuum/Leak Test")
2.
Loosen the coolant drain plug, and drain the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
3.
Remove the battery assembly.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
4.
Remove the front seat.
(Refer to Seat (Front) - "Front Seat Assembly")
5.
Remove the front pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")
6.
Remove the center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
7.
Remove the crash pad driver's side lower garnish.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Garnish")
8.
Remove the crash pad center panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Center Panel")
9.
Remove the Particulate Matter (PM) sensor.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - "PM Sensor")
10.
Remove the cluster unit.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Cluster Unit")
11.
Remove the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC).
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC)")
12.
Remove the front midrange and center speaker.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Speaker")
13.
Remove the front wiper motor.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - " Wiper Motor")
14.
Remove the accelerator pedal module.
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "Accelerator Pedal")
15.
Remove the powernet domain controller.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "PowerNet Domain Controller")
16.
Lower the steering column after removing the nuts and through-bolt.
(Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column Assembly")
17.
Separate the expansion valve (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

18.
Separate the heater core inlet (A) and outlet (B) hoses.

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

19.
Remove the dash panel cowl cross bar through-bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
22.6 - 30.4 N·m (2.3 - 3.1 kgf·m, 16.6 - 22.4 lb·ft)

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

20.
Disconnect the airbag system control module connector (A).

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

21.
Separate the floor carpet (A).

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

22.
Remove the floor pad (A).

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

23.
Remove the floor duct (A).

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

24.
Separate the roof wiring (A) after disconnecting the roof trim connector (B).
[Driver's side]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

[Passenger's side]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Information
Clip position :

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

25.
Disconnect the multi box connector (A).
[Driver's side]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

[Passenger's side]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

26.
Remove the hole plug (A).
[Driver's side]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

[Passenger's side]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

27.
Remove the cowl cross bar side through-bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
16.7 - 23.5 N·m (1.7 - 2.4 kgf·m, 12.3 - 17.4 lb·ft)
[Driver's side]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

[Passenger's side]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

28.
Remove the heater and blower unit lower bolt (A).
Tightening torque :
16.7 - 23.5 N·m (1.7 - 2.4 kgf·m, 12.3 - 17.4 lb·ft)
[Driver's side]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

[Passenger's side]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

29.
Separate the drain hose (A).

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

30.
Remove the crash pad, heater and blower unit (A) from the body at the same time after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque :
16.7 - 23.5 N·m (1.7 - 2.4 kgf·m, 12.3 - 17.4 lb·ft)
[Driver's side]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

[Passenger's side]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

31.
Disconnect the crash pad connector (A).

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

32.
Remove the main crash pad assembly (A) after removing the screws and bolts.
Tightening torque
Bolt : 7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
Nut : 3.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb·ft)

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

33.
Remove the crash pad duct (A) after removing the screws.

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

34.
Remove the crash pad top cover (A) after removing the screws.

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Information
Clip position :

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Crash Pad Center Panel Repair Procedures
Removal 1. Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly") ...
Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Repair Procedures
Removal 1. Remove the heater and blower unit. (Refer to Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning - "Heater Unit") ...
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