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:
Components
Input/Output Specification
IMS input/output pin information
No.
Signal Name
I/O
Contents
Remark
A1
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Component Location
1. EMS box assembly
(Engine control relay, Fuel pump relay,
Air conditioner compressor relay)
2. C/Fan 1 relay
3. C/Fan 2 relay
4. SSB 4(IG2) relay
5. Blower relay
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Interior light
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
WARNING - Interior light
Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark ...