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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the Negative (-) Battery Terminal.
  2. Remove the instrument cluster.

    (Refer to Indicators And Gauges - "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ")

  3. Loosen the mounting screws from backward of the main crash pad.
    Fig 1: Locating Main Crash Pad Mounting Screws
    G11863308Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the SVM unit (B) after disconnecting the connector (A).
Fig 2: Removing SVM Unit Connector
G11863309Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.