Kia Forte: Audio / Audio Unit

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Audio / Audio Unit

Specifications

Specification

Audio Unit

Items		Specifications
Model		Audio	Display audio
Power supply		DC 14.4V
Rated power		MAX. 45W X 4
Impedance		4 Ω x 4
Antenna		80PF 75Ω
Tuning type		PLL synthesized type
Dark current		MAX.1mA
Frequency range / Channel separation	FM	87.5 - 108.0 MHz/100 KHz
	AM	531 - 1602 KHz/9 KHz

Components and components location

Components

1. Cluster fascia panel
2. Crash pad center garnish
3. Center air vent duct assembly

4. Audio upper panel
5. Audio head unit
6. Crash pad

Schematic diagrams

Connector and Terminal function

[Audio]

No.	Connector A	Connector B
1	Rear door left speaker (+)	-
2	Rear door left speaker (-)	MIC (+)
3	USB ground	-
4	USB D (+)	Detent
5	USB D (-)	Remote antenna
6	USB B (+)	Illumination (+)
7	-	-
8	-	-
9	-	-
10	AUX Right input	Battery (+)
11	AUX Detect	Battery (+)
12	Steering wheel remote controller	Ground
13	Front door left speaker (+)	Ground
14	Front door left speaker (-)	-
15	Front door right speaker (-)	MIC (-)
16	Front door right speaker (+)	-
17	-	-
18	-	Vehicle speed signal
19	-	Illumination (-)
20	-	-
21	-	-
22	-	ACC
23	-	-
24	AUX Left input	-
25	AUX Ground	-
26	Steering wheel remote controller ground	-
27	Rear door right speaker (-)	-
28	Rear door right speaker (+)	-
29	-	-
30	-	-
31	-	-
32	-	-
33	-	-
34	-	-
35	-	-
36	-
37	-
38	-

[Display Audio]

No.	Connector A		Connector B
No.	A built-in amplifier	External amplifier	Connector B
1	Rear door left speaker (+)	-	-
2	Rear door left speaker (-)	-	MIC (+)
3	-	Amplifier navigation voice (+)	-
4	-	Amplifier_SPDIF (High)	-
5	-		Antenna power
6	RVM Camera power		Illumination (+)
7	RVM Camera video input		M-CAN (High)
8	-		-
9	-		-
10	AUX Jack audio right		Battery (+)
11	AUX Jack detect		Battery (+)
12	Steering wheel remote controller		Ground
13	Front door left speaker (+)	-	Ground
14	Front door left speaker (-)	-	-
15	Front door right speaker (-)	-	MIC (-)
16	Front door right speaker (+)	-	-
17	-	Amplifier navigation voice (-)	-
18	-	Amplifier_SPDIF (-)	-
19	-	Amplifier_SPDIF (Ground)	Illumination (-)
20	RVM Camera power ground		-
21	RVM Camera video ground		ACC
22	-		-
23	-		-
24	AUX Audio left		-
25	AUX Audio ground		-
26	Steering wheel remote controller ground		-
27	Rear door right speaker (-)	-	-
28	Rear door right speaker (+)	-	-
29	-		-
30	-		-
31	-		-
32	-		-
33	-		IGN1
34	-		-
35	-		-
36	-		-
37	-		-
38	Vehicle speed signal		-

Repair procedures

Removal

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.

•	Be careful to store and handle the crash pad when removing/installing because lubricant and oil can leave a stain on the trim.

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the cluster fascia panel. (Refer to Body - "Cluster Fascia Panel")

3.	Remove the center air vent duct assembly (B) after removing the crash pad center garnish (A).

4.	Disconnect the connector (A) from the center air vent duct assembly.

5.	Loosen the screws after removing the audio upper panel (A).

6.	Remove the audio head unit (A) after loosening the screws.

7.	Disconnect the audio head unit connector (A) and Radio cable (B).

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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