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Lower Panel Replacement
Lower Panel Replacement
After loosening the crash pad lower panel mounting screw, then remove the lower panel (A).
Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel Mounting Screw
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the lower panel mounting bracket (A).
Fig 2: Identifying Lower Panel Mounting Bracket
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Installation is the reverse of removal.