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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Niro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.
  2. Remove the glove box assembly.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

  3. Remove the PAB mounting bolts.

    Tightening Torque: 

    8.8 - 10.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.1 kgf.m, 6.5 - 8.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Removing PAB Mounting Bolts
    G12329716Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (A).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Passenger Airbag Connector
    G12329717Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the main crash pad.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

    NOTE: If the PAB has been deployed, replace the damaged crash pad.
  6. Loosen the Passenger airbag module mounting bolts (2) Remove the passenger airbag module.

    Tightening Torque: 

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.8 - 4. 3 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Loosening Passenger Airbag Module Mounting Bolts
G12329718Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION: Remove the air bag modules are placed so that the airbag cover side facing up
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