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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| 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.
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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:
Headlight (Headlamp) escort function
The headlights (and/or taillights) remain on for approximately 5 minutes after
the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the
driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlights are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headl ...
Component Location
1. Cowl side trim
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