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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
  2. Remove the glove box. (Refer to INTERIOR )
  3. Remove the PAB mounting bolts (2EA).
    Fig 1: Locating PAB Mounting Bolts
    G06410086Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the PAB module connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying PAB Module Connector
    G06410087Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the crash pad. (Refer to CRASH PAD )
    NOTE: If the crash pad is damaged when the PAB is deployed, replace the damaged crash pad and PAB together.
  6. Remove the heater duct from the crash pad.
  7. Remove the mounting nuts (6EA) from the crash pad. Then remove the passenger airbag.
    CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean and dry place with the pad cover face up.