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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. 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 three minutes before beginning work.
  2. Remove the crash pad garnish. Refer to CRASH PAD .
  3. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector and remove the PAB mounting bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Airbag Connectors & Mounting Bolts
    G07424306Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the crash pad. Refer to MAIN CRASH PAD REPLACEMENT .
    NOTE: Replace the crash pad which is damaged while PAB is deployed.
  5. Remove the heater duct from the crash pad.
  6. Remove the mounting nuts (4 EA) from the crash pad. Then remove the passenger airbag.
CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the airbag cushion up.
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