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Repair Procedures: Removal

[LH] 

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
    NOTE: After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds.
  2. Remove the air duct (A).
    G12831677Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the bolt and then remove the front impact sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G12831678Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A).
    G12831679Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[RH] 

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
    NOTE: After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds.
  2. Loosen the bolt and then remove the front impact sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G12831680Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A).
    G12831681Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.