Kia Forte: Crash Pad / Steering Column Shroud Panel
Components and components location

1. Steering column shroud lower
panel
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2. Steering column shroud upper
panel
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Repair procedures
[Steering column shroud lower panel]
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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1. |
Using a remover, slightly separate the steering column shroud upper panel
(A).

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2. |
Loosen the mounting screws by turning the steering wheel to the left
and right, and remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A).

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3. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).
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[Steering column shroud upper panel]
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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1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cluster fascia panel (A).

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2. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Crash pad lower panel
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Component Location
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Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
2.
After loosening the mounting screws, remove the rear door inside handle
(A).
3.
To install, rev ...
Description and operation
Description
Installed inside the headliner, the curtain airbags (CAB) protect the driver
and passengers from danger in the eThe SRSCM determines deployment of curtain airbag
based on side impact sensor (SIS) signal.The SRSCM determines deployment of curtai ...