Kia Forte: Floor Console / Floor Console Assembly

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Floor Console / Floor Console Assembly

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Floor console assembly

Repair procedures

Replacement

[Manual console]

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

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

1.	Remove the gear knob & boots (A) after turning in the counter clock-wise direction.

2.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the console upper cover (A).

3.	Disconnect the console upper cover connector (A).

4.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the parking brake cover (A).

5.	Remover the console side cover (A).

6.	After loosening the mounting screws and bolts, remove the floor console assembly (A).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure the connector is connected properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

[Automatic console]

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

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

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the gear knob & boots (A) pull both of it up.

2.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the parking brake cover (A).

3.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the console upper cover (A).

4.	Disconnect the connector (A).

5.	Remover the console side cover (A).

6.	After loosening the mounting screws and bolts, remove the console rear complete assembly (A).

7.	Disconnect the connectors (A).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure the connector is connected properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

Floor Console

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