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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
    CAUTION: After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 3 minutes.
  2. Remove the front seat back cover.

    (Refer to " Replacement  ") 

  3. Remove the side airbag wiring (A) after loosening the side airbag wiring clips.
    G13835119Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the side airbag (A) by loosening the nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    5.8 - 7.8 N.m (0.6 - 0.8 kgf.m, 4.3 - 5.7 lb.ft, 52.0 - 69.4 lb.in)

    G13835120Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.