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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad and heater blower unit.

    (Refer to HEATER UNIT )

  3. Remove the heater blower unit from crash pad. (Refer to HEATER UNIT )
  4. Remove the blower unit (A) from the heater unit after loosening a mounting bolt and screws.
    Fig 1: Removing Blower Unit (A) By Loosening Bolt And Screws
    G11818543Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Removing Blower Unit (A) By Loosening Bolt And Screws
    G11818544Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Make sure that there is no air leaking out of the blower and duct joints.
  5. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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