Kia Sportage: Crash Pad / Steering Column Shroud Panel Repair procedures
[Steering column shroud upper panel]
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Be careful 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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Loosen the mounting screws and remove the steering column shroud upper
panel (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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[Steering column shroud lower panel]
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Be careful 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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| 2. |
Loosen the mounting screws and remove the steering column shroud lower
panel (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Component Location
1. Steering column shroud lower
panel
2. Steering column shroud upper
panel
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Component Location
[LH]
1. Crash pad side cover [LH]
[RH]
1. Crash pad side cover [RH]
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Other information:
Inspection
To inspect and diagnose the sensor, refer to Self-Diagnosis procedure and DTC
guide.
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the auto defogging sensor cover (A).
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Inspection
1.
Disconnector the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Open the sunglass case cover from the overhead console and remove the
2 screws holding the overhead console. Disconnect the switch connector
and Map lamp connect ...