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:
Specification
Smart Key Unit
ItemsSpecificationRated voltageDC 12VOperating voltageDC 9 ~ 16VOperating temperature-30°C ~ 75°C (-22°F ~ 167°F)Dark currentMax. 4mA (When welcome light function off)Frequency433 Mhz
Smart Key FOB
ItemsSpecificationBatteryLithium battery 3V 1EADistance30 ...
Inspection
Wrap tin foil around the end of the voltmeter test lead to
prevent damaging the heater line. Apply finger pressure on the tin foil,
moving the tin foil along the grid line to check for open circuits.
1.
Turn on the defogger switch and use a voltmete ...
Steering Column Shroud Panel Components and Components Location
Crash Pad Side Cover Components and Components Location