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Repair Procedures: Removal

Fig 1: Battery Sensor
G12146553Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal (A).

    Battery negative (-) terminal tightening nut  :

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

    Fig 2: Locating Battery Negative (-) Terminal
    G12146554Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the battery sensor connector (A).
  4. Remove the battery sensor by loosening the mounting bolt (B).

    Battery sensor cable flange mounting bolt (Chassis ground)  :

    10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Disconnecting Battery Sensor Connector
G12146555Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.