Cowl Cross Bar Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Forte Koup and 2012 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: Cowl Cross Bar Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 2: Cowl Cross Bar Connectors (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the air bag connectors (A).

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

Fig 4: Side Air Bag Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 5: Side Air Bag Connectors (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 6: Cross Bar Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 7: Cross Bar Connectors (2 Of 2)
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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the cowl cross bar (A).

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