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:
Specifications
ItemSpecificationTypeMDPS(Motor Driven Power Steering)Steering gearTypeRack & PinionRack stroke154 ± 1mmSteering angle (Max.)Inner37.6° (+0.5°/-1.5°)Outer31.3°
Tightening Torques
ItemTightening torque (kgf.m)Nmkgf.mlb-ftWheel Hub nuts88.3 ~ 107.99.0 ~ 11.065.1 ~ 79 ...
Troubleshooting
Vehicle inspection
SYMPTOM CHART
SymptomSuspect AreaRemedy (See page)Squeak
or grunt-noise from the front suspension, occurs more in cold ambient
temperatures-more noticeable over rough roads or when turningFront stabilizer barUnder these conditions, the noise is acceptabl ...
Steering Column Shroud Panel Components and Components Location
Crash Pad Side Cover Components and Components Location