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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
    G07369618Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the damper (B) from the glove box (A).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Damper From Glove Box
    G07369619Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. After disconnecting the mounting pin (A), then remove the glove box (B).
    Fig 3: Glove Box & Mounting Pin
    G07369620Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the glove box housing (A)
    Fig 4: Glove Box Housing Mounting Screws
    G07369621Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the shower duct (A).
    Fig 5: Shower Duct
    G07369622Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the temperature control actuator (B).
    Fig 6: Temperature Control Actuator
    G07369623Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Installation is the reverse order of removal.