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Smart Key Unit

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Remove the RF receiver (A) after loosening a nut.
    Fig 1: Remove RF Receiver Nut
    G11792098Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the SMK connectors (A) from the SMK unit.
    Fig 2: Disconnect SMK Connectors From SMK Unit
    G11792099Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the smart key unit (A) with loosening the nut and screw.
Fig 3: Remove Smart Key Unit Screw
G11792100Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 4: Remove Smart Key Unit Nut
G11792101Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.