Kia Sportage: Crash Pad / Steering Column Shroud Panel Repair procedures
[Steering column shroud upper panel]
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.
Replace any damaged clips.
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[Steering column shroud lower panel]
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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1. |
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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3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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:
The ignition switch must be in the ON position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch that controls the door's window. The driver
has a power window lock button which can block the operation of rear seat windows.
The power windows can be operated for approximately ...
Component Location
1. Front bumper cover
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