Kia Soul EV: Crash Pad / Crash Pad Lower Panel Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Crash Pad Lower Panel Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the cowl side trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim")

2.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [LH] (A).

3.	After loosening the mounting screws, remove the crash pad lower panel (A) using a screw driver.

4.	Disconnect the diagnosis connector (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure that the connectors are connected properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

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