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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work.
  2. Remove the glove box housing.

    (Refer to Body - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

  3. Remove the passenger airbag mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Passenger Airbag Connector And Passenger Airbag Mounting Bolts
    G12229545Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (B).
  5. Remove the crash pad.

    (Refer to Body - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

    NOTE: Replace the crash pad which is damaged while PAB is deployed.
  6. Remove the mounting bolts from the crash pad and then remove the passenger airbag (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Passenger Airbag With Mounting Bolts
    G12229546Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the airbag cushion up.