Cowl Cross Bar Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Kia Forte Koup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front seat.
Remove the floor console.
Remove the crash pad.
Remove the cowl top cover.
Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Connectors
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors
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Disconnect the air bag connectors (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Air Bag Connectors
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Connector
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Connector
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Connectors
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Connectors
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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the cowl cross bar (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Cowl Cross Bar & Mounting Bolts/Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.