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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Forte5 and 2017 Kia Forte Koup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the battery sensor connector (A).
  3. Remove the battery negative (-) terminal after removing the bolts.

    Battery sensor terminal mounting bolt: 

    29.4 - 31.4 N.m (3.0 - 3.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 23.1 lb.ft)

    Battery (-) terminal tightening nut: 

    4.0 - 6.0 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 - 4.4 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Battery Sensor Connector
    G12161203Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.