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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015SOUL EV BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESBODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)REPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVALNOTES

2015 Kia Soul EV Base

Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

2015 Kia Soul EV BaseSECTION Notes

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the audio/AVN head unit assembly.
(Refer to AVN HEAD UNIT Body Electrical System - "Audio Unit")

(Refer to Body Electrical System - "AVN HEAD UNIT ")
Remove the glove box housing assembly.
(Refer to Body - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")
Separate the wiring fixed clip (A) on the BCM bracket.

Fig 1: BCM Wiring Fixing Clip
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Loosen the mounting nuts from the BCM unit.

Fig 2: BCM Unit Mounting Nuts
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Disconnect the connectors from the BCM (in the following order)

Fig 3: BCM Unit
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1. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the direction of removing the Audio/AVN head unit.
  
  Fig 4: BCM Connectors (Audio/AVN Head Unit Side)
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2. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the direction of removing the glove box housing.
Fig 5: BCM Connectors (Glove Box Housing Side)
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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.