Kia Sportage: Immobilizer Control Unit: Repair procedures| Removal |
| 1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad") |
| 3. |
Remove the steering column assembly.
(Refer to the ST group - "steering column & shaft") |
| 4. |
Disconnect the connector of the SMARTRA unit and then remove the SMARTRA unit (A) after loosening a bolt.
[USA]
[Canada]
Disconnect the connector of the SMARTRA unit(A) and then remove the bracket and immobilizer unit.
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| Installation |
| 1. |
Install the immobilizer control unit after connecting the unit connector. |
| 2. |
Install the steering column assembly. |
| 3. |
Install the crash pad lower panel. |
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