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.

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