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Smart Key Unit

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the glove box housing.

    (Refer to Body - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

  3. Remove the RF receiver (A) after loosening a nut.
    Fig 1: RF Receiver With Nut
    G12164622Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the SMK connectors (A) from the SMK unit.
    Fig 2: SMK Connectors
    G12164623Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the smart key unit (A) with loosening the nut and screw.
Fig 3: Smart Key Unit With Screw
G12164624Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 4: Smart Key Unit With Nut
G12164625Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.