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Repair Procedures: Removal

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

    (Refer to the "CRASH PAD ")

  3. Remove the smart key unit (A) and PDM (B) with bracket after loosening the mounting nuts (2EA), bolts (2EA) and screw (1EA).
    Fig 1: Identifying Smart Key Unit And PDM
    G07319399Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Identifying PDM With Bracket
    G07319400Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. In case of Canada, remove the PDM with bracket (A) after loosening the mounting nuts and screws and shear bolt.
    Fig 3: Identifying PDM With Bracket With Mounting Nuts And Screws
    G07319401Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the shear bolts. When installing the new shear bolts to the smart key unit, tighten the shear bolts until its head is cut off.
  5. Remove the PDM from the bracket after disconnecting the connectors.
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