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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the Ignition from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work.
  3. Remove the floor console.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")

  4. Disconnect the Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Supplemental Restraint System Control Module Connector
    G12141966Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the nuts (A) and bolt (B) and then remove the Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM).
Fig 2: Locating Supplemental Restraint System Control Module Nuts And Bolt
G12141967Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION: You must remove or install SRSCM or other SRS components with the ignition switch OFF to avoid accidental airbag deployment.