2019 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Connector A

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No. Name Terminal Description Condition Specified Condition
A1 Rear left speaker (+) Loudspeaker Rear Left+ Needs connection to the car Analog output
A2 Front left speaker (+) Loudspeaker Front Left+ Needs connection to the car Analog output
A3 Front right speaker (+) Loudspeaker Front Right+ Needs connection to the car Analog output
A4 Rear right speaker (+) Loudspeaker Rear Right+ Needs connection to the car Analog output
A5 - -    
A6 - -    
A7 - -    
A8 Illumination (+) Rheostat from vehicle + Needs connection to the car  
A9 Detent Detent Needs connection to the car  
A10 Rear left speaker (-) Loudspeaker Rear Left- Needs connection to the car Analog output
A11 Front left speaker (-) Loudspeaker Front Left- Needs connection to the car Analog output
A12 Front right speaker (-) Loudspeaker Front Right- Needs connection to the car Analog output
A13 Rear right speaker (-) Loudspeaker Rear Right- Needs connection to the car Analog output
A14 - -    
A15 - -    
A16 - -    
A17 Illumination (-) Rheostat from vehicle- Needs connection to the car  
A18 Remote antenna Remote Power supply for Antenna Acc on 9V~18V
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  • • 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.