How to Remove the Console on a KIA Rio

The Kia Rio's console is between the front seats on models that have front bucket seats. The console attaches to the floorboard with a few clips and screws; however, to remove it, you'll need to remove a few small panels attached to it. Removing the center console is necessary if you want to remove the Rio's carpet or make repairs to the gear shift assembly.

Instructions

1

Turn off the Rio's engine. Set the parking brake lever. Disconnect the negative battery cable with pliers.

2

Examine the front part of the console. You'll see a small panel containing the cigarette lighter and a power adapter. Remove the lighter. Pry around the edges of the panel with a trim removal tool. Pull it off and unplug the three connections from the back.

3

Pry around the shift panel with the trim removal tool and pull it off. Slide it up and over the shift knob.

4

Examine the area beneath the parking brake handle. You'll see another panel. Pry off the panel with the trim removal tool. Lift it up and over the parking brake handle.

5

Remove the Phillips screw from each cup holder. Grasp the front edges of the console and pull outward to release the mounting clips.

6

Lift the console up and out of the Rio to remove it.