Kia Forte: Crash Pad Lower 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 crash pad side cover
[LH] (A).

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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad
lower panel (A).

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Disconnect the diagnosis 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. Crash pad lower panel
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See also:
Tightening Torque
Part tightened
N.m
Kgf.m
lbf.ft
Condenser - Discharge hose
7.8~11.7
0.8~1.2
5.7~8.6
Condenser - Liquid tube
Comp ...
G-Sensor Calibration
1.
Ignition "OFF", connect GDS.
2.
Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF" select vehicle name and ESC system.
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Heater & A/C Control Unit (DATC) Component
Connector Pin Function
Connector
No.
Description
Connector
No.
Description
A
1
Illumination (+) (Tail)
A
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