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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.
  2. Remove the glove box assembly.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

  3. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (A) and then remove the PAB mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 1: Locating Passenger Airbag Connector And PAB Mounting Bolts
    G12142013Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the main crash pad.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

    NOTE: If the PAB has been deployed, replace the damaged crash pad.
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