Kia Forte: Crash Pad Side Cover 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
(A).
[LH]

[RH]

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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[LH]
1. Crash pad side cover [LH]
[RH]
1. Crash pad side cover [RH]
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1. Main crash pad assembly
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See also:
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
RKE Battery Checker
09954-2P100
Measuring the RKE battery
voltage
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Rear Combination Lamp Removal
Rear Combination Lamp (Outside)
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear combination lamp cover (A).
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Components
1. Driver Airbag (DAB)
2. Steering Wheel
3. Clock Spring
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