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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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

    (Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  3. Remove the driver's side shower duct by loosening the screw.
  4. Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the mode control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 1: Removing Mode Control Actuator Mounting Screws
    G12166755Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.


  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the glove box housing.

    (Refer to Body - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

  3. Remove the passenger's side shower duct by loosening the screw.
  4. Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the auto defogging actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 1: Removing Auto Defogging Actuator Mounting Screws
    G12166757Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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