Kia Rio: Body (Interior and Exterior) / Cowl Top Cover

Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Cowl Top Cover

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Cowl top cover

Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	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.

Remove the cap (A) and the nuts, and then remove the wiper arm (B).

Tightening torque :

22.6 - 26.5 N·m(2.3 - 2.7 kgf·m, 16.6 - 19.5 lb·ft)

2.	Disconnect the nozzle hose (A).

3.	Detach the clips, then remove the cowl top cover (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replace any damaged clips.

❮Rear Mud Guard

Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

Crash Pad❯

Components and components location Components 1. Cowl cross bar assembly 2. Main wiring harness 3. Main crash pad assembly 4.

Other information:

Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Mode Control Actuator

Description and operation Description The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit. It adjusts position of mode door by operating mode control actuator based on signal of A/C control unit. Pressing mode select switch makes the mode control actuator shift in order of Vent → Bi-Level → Floor → Mix.

Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Heater & A/C Control Unit (MANUAL)