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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Using the screwdriver, remove the side cover (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Side Cover
    G11818531Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the crash pad lower cover (A).
    Fig 2: Loosening Crash Pad Lower Cover Mounting Screw
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  4. Disconnect the connector (A), and then remove the crash pad lower cover.
    Fig 3: Locating Connector (1 Of 2)
    G11818533Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Locating Connector (2 Of 2)
    G11818534Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the shower duct (A).
    Fig 5: Removing Shower Duct
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  6. Loosen the mounting bolts and than remove the BCM.

    (Refer to Repair Procedures. )

  7. Disconnect the mode control actuator connector (A).
  8. Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the mode control actuator (B).
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Mode Control Actuator Connector
    G11818536Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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