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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 to work.
  2. To remove the emergency fastening device (C), keep pressing on the lock pin (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the seat belt after pushing the lock pin (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Emergency Fastening Device
    G11933787Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the center pillar lower trim.

    (Refer to Body - "CENTER PILLAR TRIM ")

  4. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Side Impact Sensor Connector
    G11933788Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt and then remove the side impact sensor (B).