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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015OPTIMA EXREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALGAUGESINTERIOR TRIM & GLASS - OPTIMA (EXCEPT HEV)CRASH PADREPAIR PROCEDURESREPLACEMENTGLOVE BOX REPLACEMENT

2015 Kia Optima EX

Glove Box Replacement

2015 Kia Optima EXSECTION Glove Box Replacement

CAUTION:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).

Fig 1: Crash Pad Side Cover (RH)
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Disconnect the guide (B) from the glove box (A).

Fig 2: Glove Box & Guide
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Disconnect the lift (A) from the glove box (B).

Fig 3: Lift & Glove Box
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Disconnect the pin (A) and then remove the glove box (B).

Fig 4: Removing Glove Box Pin
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After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the passenger's under cover (A).

Fig 5: Passenger's Under Cover
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the glove box housing (A).

Fig 6: Glove Box Housing & Mounting Screws
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Disconnect the glove box lamp connector (A).
(LH)

Fig 7: Glove Box Connectors (LH)
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Disconnect the glove box lamp switch connector (B) and glove box hose (C).