2017 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

AVN Head Unit

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NOTE:
  • Take care not to scratch the center fascia panel and related parts.
  • Eject all the disc before removing the AVN head unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the center fascia panel.

    (Refer to Body - "CENTER FASCIA PANEL ")

  3. Remove the cluster fascia panel.

    (Refer to Body - "CLUSTER FASCIA PANEL ")

  4. Remove the driver airvent duct assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 1: Locating Driver Airvent Duct Assembly With Screws
    G12164570Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the clock fascia panel (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 2: Locating Clock Fascia Panel With Screws
    G12164571Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the clock connector (A).
    Fig 3: Remove Clock Connector
    G12164572Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the center airvent duct assembly [RH] (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 4: Locating Center Airvent Duct Assembly (RH) With Screws
    G12164573Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the ANV head unit (A) after loosening the mounting.
    Fig 5: Remove ANV Head Unit With Screws
    G12164574Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the AVN head unit connectors and cables (A).
Fig 6: Remove AVN Head Unit Connectors & Cables
G12164575Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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