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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
    NOTE: After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds.
  2. Remove the roof trim.

    (Refer to Body - "ROOF TRIM ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Disconnect the connector (A) for curtain airbag module.
    G14561847Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the curtain airbag module (A) after loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.7 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.7 - 8.6 lb.ft)

    G14561848Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Never twist the airbag module when installing it. If the module is twisted, airbag module may operate abnormally.
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