Kia Soul EV: Crash Pad / Steering Column Shroud Panel Repair procedures
[Steering column shroud lower panel]
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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.
1.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
2.
After loosening the mounting screws, remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A) using a screw driver.
3.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
[Steering column shroud upper panel]
•
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 cluster fascia panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Cluster Fascia Panel")
2.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
Component Location
1. Steering column shroud lower panel2. Steering column shroud upper panel
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Component Location
[LH]
1. Crash pad side cover [LH]
[RH]
1. Crash pad side cover [RH]
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Other information:
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the overhead console lamp.
(Refer to Body Electrical - "Overhead Console Lamp")
3.
Remove the hands free mic (A) from the overhead console lamp by loosening the mounting screws.
No.Description1Mic (+)2Mic (-)
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Component Location
1. Rear seat cushion cover
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Steering Column Shroud Panel Components and Components Location
Crash Pad Side Cover Components and Components Location