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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015SEDONA EXREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSSMART KEY SYSTEMSMART KEY UNITREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVALSMART KEY UNIT

2015 Kia Sedona EX

Smart Key Unit

2015 Kia Sedona EXSECTION Smart Key Unit

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to Body - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")
Remove the crash pad center panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD CENTER PANEL ")
Remove the driver's shower duct (A) after loosening the screw.

Fig 1: Driver'S Shower Duct With Screw
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Disconnect the smart key unit connectors (A).

Fig 2: Smart Key Unit Connectors
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Remove the smart key unit (A) after loosening the bolts and nut.

Fig 3: Smart Key Unit With Bolts And Nut
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.