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Rear Side Impact Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Kia Optima and 2008 Kia Magentis. 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 3 minutes before beginning work.
  2. Remove the rear seat. Refer to SEAT .
  3. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector.
  4. Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt and remove the side impact sensor.
    Fig 1: Locating Side Impact Sensor Mounting Bolt
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