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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    Refer to CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL REPLACEMENT .

  3. Disconnect the 5P connector of the SMARTRA unit and then remove the SMARTRA unit (A) after loosening the bolt.

    USA 

    Fig 1: Identifying SMARTRA Unit
    G07381134Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the immobilizer unit connector and then remove the immobilizer unit (A) and bracket after loosening a shear bolt or removing the unit from the mounting bracket (B) using a flat-up screwdriver.
    NOTE:
    • When removing the shear bolt, 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.

    CANADA 

    Fig 2: Identifying Immobilizer Unit
    G07381135Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.
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