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Immobilizer Control Unit: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel (A). Refer to CRASH PAD . Take care of fixing clips (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel And Fix Clips
    G04863581Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the 5P connector of the SMARTRA unit and then remove the SMARTRA unit (A) after loosening the nut.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transponder Located
    G04863776Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.