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Lower Panel Replacement

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  1. After loosening the crash pad lower panel mounting screw, then remove the lower panel (B).
  2. Disconnect the connector (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Lower Panel And Connector
    G04806097Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the lower panel mounting bracket (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Panel Mounting Bracket
    G04806098Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.