Please clarify one part to a 5/2 answer (below). On the ’...
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Chris (aka- Moose)
235 days ago
Howdy from Tennessee, I'm Chris aka Moose. Who am I helping today? I'm glad you've come here to get help. I will do my best to get the answer you are looking for. I help many customers, so sometimes my replies are delayed, I will respond once available. I try to be online at 1-5 pm and 10 pm-5 am every day.
- What are you mounting on the kick panel?
- How long are your screws?
- Have you removed the panel to see what is behind where the screws will be?
Chris (aka- Moose)
235 days ago
Since you were not able to reply to the info request I sent. I cannot be as accurate and thorough as I would like in my answer. I hope what I can provide does help.
As long as the screw do not pierce any module, electrical components, or wiring then you should be fine.
Thank you for seeking us for help, I hope I provided what was needed. Press reply if you need to follow up. If you liked my answer please let me know so I can mark your question complete. Moose
Customer
235 days ago
2021 Kia Soul EX) Chris, excuse my delayed response. I sure enjoyed Tennessee, when we flew into Nashville and drove to the Talladega race. As for screwing versus gluing a (less COF) plate onto the existing kick panel, 3ea. 1/4-20 x 50-.75” lg. counter-sunk screws (.25-.50” into the metal) would hold the new cover, but I want to know if there are any electrical/lube lines directly under that metal area. The Michigan dealer’s service dept. hesitantly said no. I’d like a schematic or someone who has seen inside the cavity area. No, I’m unable to remove the kick panel and as my dim photo shows, all seems molded into the factory flooring. The ’17-18 year Kia’s sold screw-on into metal surface plates, but again, I’m double checking for the ‘21. My good neighbor is making the plate to help with sluggish left foot (disability), but I told him to wait for more info. I also talked to a Kia dealer parts/service dept. in Denver, who seemed clueless. Thank you for any info/source direction such as a schematic. Diane in Denver
Chris (aka- Moose)
235 days ago
Diane, what are you wanting to add to the left footrest on the floor?
Customer
235 days ago
Chris, just a .25" thk aluminum plate.
Chris (aka- Moose)
235 days ago
If you use short screws, then you should be fine.
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