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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel
    G08309204Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the reinforce panel after loosening the mounting bolts.
  4. Remove the duct (A) after removing the screw.
    Fig 2: Identifying Reinforce Panel Duct
    G08309205Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the accelerator pedal module.

    (Refer to the "ACCELERATOR PEDAL ")

  6. Remove the body control module after loosening nut (1EA) and screw (1EA) and disconnecting the connectors (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Body Control Module Connectors
    G08309206Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.