Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Smart Key Unit Removal
In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
27steps
~162min
4/5difficulty
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Smart Key Unit
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the glove box housing (A). (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad")
- Remove the smart key unit (A) after removing the bolts and connectors.

- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the console assembly (A). (Refer to Body - "Console")

- After loosening the antenna bolts (2) and the connector, remove the interior 1 antenna (A).

- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the rear floor console cover (A). (Refer to Body - "Console")

- After loosening the antenna nuts (2) and the connector, remove the interior 2 antenna (A).

- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the third seat assembly (A). (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat")
- After loosening the antenna nuts (2) and the connector (A), remove the interior 3 antenna (B).

- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the rear bumper. (Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper")
- Disconnect the antenna connector (A) in the center of the rear bumper.

- After loosening the screws (2), remove the bumper outside antenna (A).

- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the front left wheel guard.

- Disconnect the connectors, then remove the buzzer (A).

- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Disconnect the connector after removing the door trim. (Refer to Body - "Front Door")
- After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the key holder (A).

- Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the tailgate garnish. (Refer to Body - "Body Side Moldings")
- Remove the outside handle assembly (A) after removing the screws and connectors.

- Remove the outside handle (A) after removing the screws.

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