Kia Carens: Crash Pad / Steering Column Shroud Panel Repair procedures
[Steering column shroud lower panel]
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
to protect from marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
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After loosening the mounting screws, then 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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[Steering column shroud upper panel]
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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• |
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
to protect from marring the surface.
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Take care 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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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:
Components
1. Shock absorber assembly
2. Dust cover
3. Bump stopper
4. Cup
5. Insulatol assembly
6. Lock nut
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Inspection
1.
Check signal waveform of CKPS and CMPS using a GDS.
Specification: Refer to “Waveform”
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery ...