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Repair Procedures: Removal: LH

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
    NOTE: After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds.
  2. Remove the air duct (A).
    G14561818Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the bolt and then remove the front impact sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 9.8 N°m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf°m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb°ft)

    G14561819Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A).
    G14561820Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.