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Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING:
  • When working on the high voltage system, the work should be performed by technicians who have completed the relevant training. A lack of understanding of the high voltage system can lead to serious accidents due to electric shock or short circuit.
  • When working on the high voltage system or related components, be sure to observe and be aware of the HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION . If not, it may cause serious accidents due to electric shock or short circuit.
  • When working on high voltage system, make sure to check the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES .
WARNING: When working on high voltage system or related system, make sure that you are familiar and comply with the "HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION " If you do not comply with the instructions, serious accidents due to electric shock or leakage may occur.
  1. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

    (Refer to Crash Pad -  "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

  2. Remove the knee airbag (KAB).

    (Refer to Restraint - " KNEE AIRBAG (KAB) MODULE  ") 

  3. Remove the heater control unit.

    (Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - " HEATER CONTROL UNIT  ") 

  4. Loosen the front nuts and through bolts and lower the steering column down.

    (Refer to Steering System - " MDPS COLUMN AND HOUSING  ") 

  5. Remove the wiper motor.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - " WIPER MOTOR  ") 

  6. Remove the cowl cross bar bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    22.6 - 30.4 N.m (2.3 - 3.1 kgf.m, 16.6 - 22.4 lb.ft)

    [Front Wiper Motor Part] 

    G15811975Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Brake Booster Part] 

    G15811976Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the airbag system control module connector (A).
    G15811977Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect each connector (A) after removing the clip of the front pillar part.

    [Driver] 

    G15811978Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger] 

    G15811979Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the connectors (A) connected to Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU).
    G15811980Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect each connector (A) connected to multibox.

    [Driver] 

    G15811981Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger] 

    G15811982Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. After pressing the lock pin, remove the clip and disconnect each connector of the heater unit.

    [Driver] 

    1. Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector and mode control actuator connector (A).
      G15811983Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector (A) after removing the clip.
      G15811984Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the rear temperature control actuator connectors (A).
      G15811985Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Disconnect the interior antenna connector (A).
    G15811986Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger] 

    1. Disconnect the passenger auto defogging actuator, mode control actuator, temperature control actuator connectors (A).
      G15811987Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the connected connector (A).
    G15811988Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the shower duct sensor connector (A) after removing the clip.
    G15811989Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the shower duct (A) after removing the screw.
    G15811990Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the plug holes (A) by using the remover.

    [LH] 

    G15811991Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    G15811992Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the bolts and nuts (A) installed to the heater unit.

    Tightening torque: 

    16.7 - 23.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.4 kgf.m, 12.3 - 17.4 lb.ft)

    [Behind the cowl cross bar] 

    G15811993Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G15811994Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Front of cowl cross bar] 

    G15811995Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A) after removing the bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    16.7 - 23.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.4 kgf.m, 12.3 - 17.4 lb.ft)

    [LH] 

    G15811996Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    G15811997Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the main wiring (A) installed to the cowl cross bar.
G15811998Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.