Kia Soul EV: Crash Pad / Steering Column Shroud Panel Repair procedures

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

Replacement

[Steering column shroud lower 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 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.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	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")

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Steering Column Shroud Panel Components and Components Location

Component Location 1. Steering column shroud lower panel2. Steering column shroud upper panel ...

Crash Pad Side Cover Components and Components Location

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