Kia Optima: Crash Pad / Steering Column Shroud Panel
Components and components location

1. Steering column shroud lower
panel
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2. Steering column shroud upper
panel
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Repair procedures
[Steering column shroud
upper panel]
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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1. |
Lower the steering wheel.
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2. |
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [LH]
(A).

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3. |
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the steering column shroud upper
panel (A).

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4. |
After loosening the mounting screw, remove the crash pad garnish [LH]
(A).

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5. |
To install, reverse removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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[Steering column shroud
lower panel]
1. |
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
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2. |
Loosen the mounting screws by turning the steering wheel to the left
and right, and remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A).

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3. |
To install, reverse removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Crash pad lower panel
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Crash pad garnish [LH]
2. Crash pad garnish [RH]
3. Crash pad center garnish
Repair pro ...
Other information:
The driver can disable the power window switches on the passenger doors
by pressing the power window lock button located on the driver’s door to the
LOCK position (pressed).
When the power window lock button is pressed :
- The driver's master control can operate all the power window ...
The transmitter will not work if any of following occur:
- The ignition key is in the ignition switch.
- You exceed the operating distance limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
- The weather is ext ...