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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad. Refer to CRASH PAD .
  3. Disconnect the 5P connector of the SMARTRA unit and then remove the SMARTRA unit (A) with bracket (B) located on the cowl cross bar. after loosening the shear bolt.
    NOTE:
    • Punch the shear bolt using a centering punch.
    • And drill its head off with a drill bit.
    • Be careful not to damage the SMARTRA unit.
      Fig 1: SMARTRA Unit & Bracket
      G07390101Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.
    NOTE:
    • Tighten the shear bolt until the bolt head breaks off.