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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 .
  1. Remove the crash pad center panel.

    (Refer to Crash Pad -  "CRASH PAD PANEL ")

  2. Remove the front center speaker.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - " SPEAKER  ") 

  3. Remove the multifunction switch.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - " MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ") 

  4. Remove the Particulate Matter (PM) sensor.

    (Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - "PM SENSOR - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ")

  5. Disconnect the duct sensor connector (A).
    G15811968Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the crash pad antenna connector (A).
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  7. Disconnect the front midrange speaker connector (A).
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  8. Remove the passenger airbag bolts (A).
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  9. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (A).
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  10. Remove the main crash pad assembly (A) after removing the bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    17.7 - 23.5 N.m (1.8 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.0 - 17.4 lb.ft)

    [LH] 

    G15811973Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

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