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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
    NOTE: After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds.
  2. Remove the front seat back cover.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT SEAT BACK COVER ")

  3. Remove the side airbag wiring (A) after loosening the side airbag wiring clips.
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  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)

G13281630Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.