2016 Kia Optima EX Center Console Lid/Armrest Replacement

[@no1nhere61]

Where did you get the new console lid? Any chance you have the old one and can video the lid disassembly? In other words, is the material replaceable?

[@arturo1990]

Your video might apply differently for cars that have console air vents in the rear of the center console. In that case, The whole center console floor assembly has to be removed entirely.

[@ScantySkunkworks]

I wasn't aware that some of these came with vents in the rear. Thanks for the info, not sure on the removal for those. This car was a 2016 Optima EX so no frills.

[@obiwanginobili700]

I was just about to ask this, I have a 2016 SXL and I have air vents and wanted to replace my center console. Good to know I’ll have to just get a cover. 😂

[@diannerose3935]

Who sales the console cover for Kia 2016.

[@oa6473]

I have a 2015 LX. You need to remove the entire center console to get to the 4 screws holding the bottom in.

[@slick2872]

When you remove the back cover to expose the screws holding down the lid hinge. How do you get that to pop off? I tried the same technique you did in the video but I could only get it to pop off at the top and not the sides. On the verge of damaging it when trying to remove, even with the plastic tools, please help.

[@ScantySkunkworks]

From what I've seen the Optimas that have air vents in the console are different. I'm not sure how that comes apart. I'm sure you can find the info you need on kia optima forums. Best of luck!

[@csim187]

do u have a link for the cover

[@WILLTONY7]

Can you show how to replace the USB/aux import?

[@reneedesgrosielliers9786]

Where do you buy

[@gabrieljamesvlogs]

Looking to replace mine, where did you get the replacement at? Thanks!

[@ScantySkunkworks]

I got mine on eBay from a wrecked optima from the same year!

[@csim187]

where did u buy the cover

[@ScantySkunkworks]

I bought mine from a salvage car on ebay. They can be pricey so shop around a bit. Local Junkyard would be my top choice but they didn't have anything this new at mine.

[@kellanwilliams8565]

mine doesnt just pop out