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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the driver's side crash pad side cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Crash Pad Side Cover
    G09767634Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
  4. Push the lock pin (B), disconnect the diagnosis connector (C).
    Fig 2: Locating Diagnosis Connector
    G09767635Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the reinforce panel (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Reinforce Panel
    G09767636Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the driver's side shower duct after loosening the screw.
  7. Disconnect the connector and then remove the mode control actuator (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 4: Identifying Mode Control Actuator
    G09767637Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.