Kia Forte: Crash Pad / Crash Pad Center Garnish Assembly
Components and components location

1. Crash pad center garnish
assembly
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Repair procedures
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap
protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without 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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Remove the crash pad center garnish (A).

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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Components and components location
Components Location
1. Crash pad center lower panel
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Crash pad lower panel
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
The driver may choose to only use
the cruise control mode (speed control
function) by doing as follows:
1. Turn the smart cruise control system
on (the cruise indicator light
will be on but the system will not
be activated).
2. Push the distance to distance
switch for more than 2 s ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear seat cushion cover
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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