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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad side cover (A).
    Fig 1: Crash Pad Side Cover
    G07369626Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the mount screw and then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
    Fig 2: Crash Pad Lower Panel
    G07369627Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the connectors (A).
    Fig 3: Crash Pad Lower Panel Connectors
    G07369628Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the temperature control actuator (B).
    Fig 4: Temperature Control Actuator
    G07369629Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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