Kia Forte: Rear Console Cover Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim
pieces to protect from marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")
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Loosen the rear console cover mounting screws (A).

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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the rear console
cover (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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1. Rear console cover
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See also:
Rear Seat Assembly Component Location
(4Door, 2Door)
1. Rear seat cushion assembly
2. Rear seat back assembly
(5Door)
1. Rear seat back assembly [LH]
2. Rear seat back ...
Installation
1.
Remove ignition key from the vehicle.
2.
Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at
least thirty seconds.
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Compressor Removal
1.
If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle
speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut
the engine off.
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