Repair Procedures: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
- Disconnect the DAB, PAB, SAB, CAB and BPT connectors.
- Remove the floor console upper cover. Refer to CONSOLE .
- Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to SHIFT LEVER .
- Pull the lock (1) forward and then pull the lever (3) after pressing the lever lock (2).
Disconnect the airbag system control module connector. (A and B)
- Remove the SRSCM mounting nuts (3 EA) from the SRSCM, then remove the SRSCM.
CAUTION:
You must remove or install SRSCM at the ignition switch OFF because SRSCM has overturn sensing function. SAB, CAB, BPT may be deployed if you shake SRSCM at the direction of up and down or right and left at the ignition switch ON.