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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the front console garnish (A).
    G13391160Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the glove box cap (A).
    G13391161Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).
    G13391162Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the crash pad garnish [RH] (A) after loosening the screws.
    G13391163Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the center fascia panel (A) after loosening the screws.
    G13391164Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the hazard switch connector (A).
    G13391165Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the center fascia lower panel (A) after loosening the screws.
    G13391166Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the heater & A/C control unit connectors (A).
    G13391167Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the heater & A/C control unit (A) from the center fascia lower panel after loosening the screws.
    G13391168Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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