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2010 Kia Forte L4-2.4LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair Procedures
Removal
Smart key unit
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Open the trunk and remove the right side trim(A).
3. Loosen the nuts(2EA) from the smart key unit(A) after disconnecting the connector.
RF Receiver
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the glove box(A).
3. Remove the glove box housing(A) after loosening the mounting screws.
4. Disconnect the connector(A) after loosening the RF receiver(C) nuts(B).
Interior 1 Antenna
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the floor console(A).
3. Loosen the interior 1 antenna(A) units (2EA) located in front of the console.
Interior 2 Antenna
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the floor console(A).
3. Disconnect the interior 2 antenna connector(B) located at the console rear side, then remove the interior 2 antenna(A) after loosening nuts (2EA).
Interior 3 Antenna
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the trunk panel.
3. Disconnect the interior 3 antenna connector(A) and remove the interior 3 antenna(B) after loosening nut(2EA).
Exterior Bumper Antenna
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the rear bumper.
3. Disconnect the antenna connector(A) and remove the exterior bumper antenna(B) after loosening the nuts(2EA).
Buzzer
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the left side fender.
3. Remove the external buzzer(A).
Door Outside Handle
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the connector after removing the door trim.
3. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the key holder(A).
4. Remove the outside handle(A) by sliding it rearward.
Trunk Lid Switch
1. Disconnected negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the trunk lid trim.
3. Remove the trunk garnish(A).
4. Remove the trunk lid switch(A).
Installation
Smart Key Unit
1. Install the smart key unit.
2. Install the smart key unit mounting nuts and connector.
3. Install the right side trim in the trunk.
4. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
RF Receiver
1. Install the RF receiver.
2. Install the glove box housing.
3. Install the glove box.
4. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
Interior 1 Antenna
1. Install the interior 1 antenna.
2. Install the floor console.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
Interior 2 Antenna
1. Install the interior 2 antenna.
2. Install the floor console.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
Interior 3 Antenna
1. Install the interior 3 antenna.
2. Install the trunk panel.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
Exterior Bumper Antenna
1. Install the exterior bumper antenna.
2. Install the rear bumper.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
Buzzer
1. Install the buzzer.
2. Install the left side fender.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
Door Outside Handle
1. Install the outside handle.
2. Install the door trim.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
Trunk Lid Switch
1. Install the trunk lid switch.
2. Install the trunk garnish.
3. Install the trunk lid trim.
4. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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