Kia Carens. Manual — part 244

7. Remove ventilation control panel from instrument panel.

Installation

Ducts

1. Install LH, RH demist grille.

2. Install center vent duct.

3. Install LH,RH vent duct.

4. Install defroster grille.

5. Install mounting screws holding duct parts to instrument panel.

Installation

Floor-mounted ducts

1. Mount floor-mounted ducts into place on floor of vehicle.

2. Install mounting screws.

3. Install carpeting in installation area.

Installation

Instrument panel assembly

1. Mount instrument panel into position.

Make sure steering column is mounted correctly through T-bar with electrical wire harness in position before
attempting to position instrument panel in place. If this is not done, column cannot be positioned correctly.

2. Connect linking connectors between vehicle electrical wire harness and instrument panel.

Each connector is keyed so an electrical harness connector mates with correct instrument panel connector.

3. Install two mounting bolts, one on either side of steering column, which hold instrument panel and steering

column together.

Tightening torque : 14~19 lb-ft (19~26 N-m, 1.9~2.6 kg-m)

4. Install three mounting bolts to right side of instrument panel as shown.

Tightening torque : 14~19 lb-ft (19~26 N-m, 1.9~2.6 kg-m)

5. Install two mounting bolts on right side of instrument panel as shown.

Tightening torque : 14~19 lb-ft (19~26 N-m, 1.9~2.6 kg-m)

6. Install passenger air bag module. Refer to "Passenger Air Bag Module" in this section.

Tightening torque : 14~19 lb-ft (19~26 N-m, 1.9~2.6 kg-m)

7. Install cup holder assembly.

8. Install ventilation control panel. Refer to "Ventilation Control Panel" in this section. Install audio assembly.

9. Install center panel trim. Refer to "Center Panel Trim" in this section.

10. Install ashtray. Refer to "Ashtray" in this section.

11. Install two mounting bolts to left side of instrument panel.

Tightening torque : 14~19 lb-ft (19~26 N-m, 1.9~2.6 kg-m)

12. Install two bolts and side cover on left side of T-bar.

Tightening torque : 14~19 lb-ft (19~26 N-m, 1.9~2.6 kg-m)

13. Install lower panel. Refr to "Lowr panel" in this section.

14. Install section of T-bar with two mounting screws.

15. Install retaining nut holding hood release cable in position.

16. Install hood release handle. Refer to "Hood Release Handle" in this section.

17. Install steering wheel, turn signal assembly and upper/lower column covers. Refer to group ST, Steering

System.

18. Install driver air bag module. Refer to "Driver Air Bag Module" in this section.

19. Install console. Refer to "Console" in this section.

20. Install negative cable onto battery terminal.

Installation

Lower panel

1. Mount lower panel in instrument panel.

2. Install hood release handle.

3. Install two mounting screws.

Installation

Ventilation control panel

1. Mount ventilation control panel in position in instrument panel.

2. Depress plastic tab on heater assembly and connect temperature cable and mode cable in place in

retaining clip.

3. Install glove box.

4. Connect electrical wire harness connector to rear of ventilation control panel.

5. Mount ventilation control panel into position and install four mounting screws.

6. Install center panel trim. Refer to "Center Panel Trim" in this section.

Inspection

Lower panel

Inspect for signs of any damage or wear and replace as necessary.

Body (Interior and Exterior)

Interior - Roof Trim

Body (Interior and Exterior)

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Component

Headliner is a cloth cushion that serves as a buffer between passengers and top of vehicle. It also covers thermal and
acoustic insulation in top of vehicle and wiring for room light. Both headliner and insulation are replaceable.