Kia Niro: Crash Pad / Steering Column Shroud Panel Repair procedures

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Steering Column Shroud Panel Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

[Steering column shroud upper panel]

1.	Remove the crash pad side cover [LH] (A) by using a remover.

2.	Remove the crash pad lower panel (A) after loosening the screw.

3.	Disconnect the fuel filler door switch connector (A).

4.	Remove the crash pad plate [LH] (A) after loosening the screw.

5.	Disconnect the crash pad plate [LH] connector (A).

6.	Remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A) by using a remover.

7.	Remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A) by using a remover.

8.	Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A).

9.	Remove the cluster fascia panel (A) by using a remover.

10.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

[Steering column shroud lower panel]

1.	Remove the steering column upper panel.

2.	Loosen the mounting screws and remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector is connected properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Steering Column Shroud Panel Components and components location

Component Location 1. Steering column shroud upper panel 2. Steering column shroud lower panel ...

Crash Pad Side Cover Components and components location

Component Location [LH] 1. Crash pad side cover [LH] [RH] 1. Crash pad side cover [RH] ...

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