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Side Impact Sensor

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
  2. To remove the seat belt anchor pretensioner (C), keep on pushing the lock pins (A) as arrow direction. And then remove the seat belt after pushing the lock pin (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner
    G07426323Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the door scuff trim. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM .
  4. Remove the center pillar trim. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM .
  5. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Side Impact Sensor Connector & Mounting Bolt
    G07426324Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt (B) and remove the side impact sensor.
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