Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 443

1. Tilt the steering column down.  

2. Remove the screws, and detach the clips.  

3. After disconnecting the connector (A), remove the cluster fascia panel (B). 

Fig. 8: Identifying Connector And Cluster Fascia Panel 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

CENTER FASCIA PANEL REPLACEMENT 

1. Detach the clips, then remove the center fascia panel (A). 

NOTE:

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When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, 
and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.  



Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

NOTE:



Make sure the connector is plugged in properly. 

NOTE:



When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, 
and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.  



Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior - Sedona

  

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Fig. 9: Identifying Center Fascia Panel And Clip 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

2. Installation is the reverse the removal. 

LOWER PANEL REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the crash pad side cover. See COVER REPLACEMENT.  

2. Remove the fuse box cover (A). 

Fig. 10: Identifying Fuse Box Cover 
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3. After loosening the crash pad lower panel mounting screws, then remove the lower panel (B). 

NOTE:



Make sure the connector is plugged in properly. 

 

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4. Remove the parking brake lever (C). 

Fig. 11: Identifying Lower Panel, Parking Brake Lever And Fastener Locations 
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5. Disconnect the connector (A). 

Fig. 12: Identifying Connector 
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6. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

HEATER CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT 

 

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1. Remove the center fascia panel. See REPLACEMENT.  

2. Remove the console upper cover (A).  

3. Disconnect the connector (B). 

Fig. 13: Identifying Center Cover And Connector 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Loosen the air vent mounting screw, then remove the air vent (A). 

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior - Sedona

  

Microsoft 

 

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