Kia Forte: Console Armrest Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim
pieces to protect from marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the rear console cover.
(Refer to Floor Console - "Rear Console Cover")
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Loosen the console armrest mounting screws (A).

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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the console armrest
(A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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See also:
Drive Belt Tensioner Removal and Installation
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Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
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Remove the alternator lower bolt (A).
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Crankshaft Disassembly
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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
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Spark Plug Cleaning
The combustion temporarily becomes unstable, due to the aged fuel and
the carbon deposits accumulated on the spark plug(s) after long-term storage.
[1st Method]
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