How to Remove the Radio Panel in a 2011 Kia Sorento

Kia introduced its mid-sized SUV, the Sorento, in the 2003 model year as a replacement to the compact Sportage. In 2010, Kia abruptly pulled the Sorento from its lineup and released an all-new, sleeker version of the Sorento in 2011. The 2011 Sorento also featured a redesigned interior that included circular gauges and a shapely dashboard. Removing the radio panel from this newly redesigned dash is easier than it may look, but requires care so you do not break any panels.

Instructions

Unscrew the shifter knob from the gear shifter. Pry upward around the perimeter of the shifter panel the panel surrounding the gear shifter and cup holders with a flat-head screwdriver to disengage its retaining clips. Remove the shifter panel.

Pry outward on the trim panel below the HVAC controls with a flat-head screwdriver to disengage its retaining clips. Remove the panel and set it aside.

Remove the two screws securing the bottom of the radio panel the trim surrounding the radio with a Phillips screwdriver. Pry outward around the perimeter of the radio panel to disengage its retaining clips and remove the panel.

Set the radio panel in place around the radio, lining up the clips on the rear of the panel with the slots in the dashboard. Press the panel onto the dashboard to engage the retaining clips. Tighten the two radio panel-retaining screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Line up the clips on the rear of the trim piece that goes under the HVAC controls with the slots in the dashboard. Press the trim piece toward the dashboard to engage its retaining clips.

Position the shifter panel over the center console, lining up the clips on the underside of the panel with the slots in the console. Press the shifter panel onto the center console to engage the retaining clips.

Tighten the gear shifter knob back onto the gear shifter.