Kia Forte: Crash Pad Lower Panel Replacement
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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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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover
[LH] (A).

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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad
lower panel (A).

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Disconnect the diagnosis connector (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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1. Crash pad lower panel
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See also:
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The side airbag cannot be disassembled from the seat back assembly,
so replace assembly when replacing the side airbag.
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1. Camshaft bearing cap
2. Camshaft front bearing cap
3. Exhaust camshaft
4. Intake camshaft
5. Exhaust CVVT assembly
6. Intake CVVT assembly
7. Cam carrier
8. Cyli ...
Seat Belt Switch Inspection
1.
Remove the connector from the switch.
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Check for continuity between terminals.
Seat belt condition
Continu ...