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Rear Bumper Antenna

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the rear bumper cover.

    (Refer to Body - "REAR BUMPER COVER ")

  3. Disconnect the rear bumper antenna connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Rear Bumper Antenna Connector
    G12335145Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear bumper antenna (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
Fig 2: Removing Rear Bumper Antenna Mounting Screws
G12335146Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.