Kia Forte: Center Fascia Panel Replacement
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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.
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center garnish [LH]
(A).

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After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the center fascia
panel (A).

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Disconnect the hazard switch connector (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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1. Center fascia panel
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1. Crash pad upper panel
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See also:
Control Cable Adjustment
Select cable adjustment
1.
Remove the select cable snap pin (A) and then remove the select
cable (B) from the shift lever pin.
2.
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Head Lamps Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
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Removal
1.
Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three
minutes before beginning ...