2016 Kia Cadenza BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Using a screw driver or remover, remove the center fascia lower panel (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Center Fascia Lower Panel Using Screw Driver Or Remover
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  3. Remove the in-car hose (A) and disconnect the connectors (B) from the heater & A/C control unit.
    Fig 2: Locating In-Car Hose And Connectors
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  4. Using a screw driver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish [RH] (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Crash Pad Garnish (RH) Using Screw Driver Or Remover
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  5. Remove the AVN head unit (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 4: Locating AVN Head Unit With Mounting Screws
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  6. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the AVN head unit.
    Fig 5: Locating AVN Head Unit Connectors
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  7. Using a screw driver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
    Fig 6: Locating Crash Pad Side Cover
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  8. Remove the crash pad lower panel (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 7: Locating Crash Pad Lower Panel With Mounting Screws
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  9. Disconnect the connectors (A).
    Fig 8: Locating Crash Pad Lower Panel Connectors
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  10. Remove the crash pad center panel (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 9: Locating Crash Pad Center Panel With Mounting Screws
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  11. Remove the ignition key grommet (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 10: Locating Ignition Key Grommet With Mounting Screws
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  12. Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A).
    Fig 11: Locating Start/Stop Button Connector
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  13. Remove the start/stop button (A) by pushing the both sides of the hooks.
    Fig 12: Pushing Both Sides Hooks Of Start/Stop Button
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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