Kia Forte: Steering Column Shroud Panel Replacement
[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.
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Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the steering
column shroud lower panel (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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[Steering column shroud upper 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.
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Remove the cluster fascia panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Cluster Fascia Panel")
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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1. Steering column shroud lower panel
2. Steering column shroud upper panel
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[LH]
1. Crash pad side cover [LH]
[RH]
1. Crash pad side cover [RH]
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See also:
Center Pillar Trim Component Location
(4Door, 5Door)
1. Center pillar lower trim
2. Center pillar upper trim
(2Door)
1. Rear inner outer trim
2. Center pillar upper ...
Component Location
1. Sunroof
2. Sunroof switch
3. Sunroof motor & controller
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Condenser Replacement
1.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/ recycling/ charging station.
2.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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