Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Steering Column Cover Panel Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
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Replacement

[Steering Column Cover Lower Panel]
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
  2. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the steering column lower cover (A) using a screwdriver.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
[Steering Column Cover Upper Panel]
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the cluster fascia. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Instrument Panel")
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

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