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
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.
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:
Repair procedures
Replacement
Take care to not let the tailgate fall on you as the lifts are removed.
Have a helper hold the tailgate open, or use a secure method to hold it
open.
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
Do not disassemble the oil pump (A) from timing chain cover because it
is supplied as timing chain cover & oil pump assembly.
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