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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Kia Forte5 and 2018 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work.
  2. Remove the glove box housing.

    (Refer to Body - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

  3. Remove the passenger airbag mounting bolts (B), then disconnect the passenger airbag connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Passenger Airbag Mounting Bolts
    G12166287Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Locating Passenger Airbag Connector
    G12166288Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the crash pad.

    (Refer to Body - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

    NOTE: Replace the crash pad which is damaged while PAB is deployed.
  5. Remove the mounting bolts from the crash pad. Then remove the passenger airbag.
    CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the airbag cushion up.
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