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Smart Key Unit

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Loosen the mounting bolts and nut from the smart key unit bracket.
    Fig 1: Smart Key Unit Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G11938112Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the smart key unit (B) after disconnecting the connector (A) from the smart key unit.
    Fig 2: Locate Smart Key Unit And Connector
    G11938113Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.