Kia Sorento: Smart Key Antenna Repair Procedures

Removal

Interior Antenna 1

1.	Remove the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU). (Refer to Over The Air (OTA) - "Data Connectivity Unit (DCU)")

2.	Disconnect the interior antenna 1 connector (A).

3.	Remove the interior antenna #1 (A) after removing the screws.

Interior Antenna 2

1.	Separate the front floor carpet. (Refer to Body - "Floor Carpet")

2.	Remove the rear air duct (A).

3.	Remove the console rear bracket pad (A).

4.	Disconnect the interior antenna 2 connector (A).

5.	Remove the interior antenna #2 (A) after removing the screws.

Interior Antenna 3

1.	Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.

2.	Remove the rear transverse trim. (Refer to Body - "Rear Transverse Trim")

3.	Disconnect the interior antenna 3 connector (A).

Remove the interior antenna #3 (A) after removing the nuts.

Tightening torque :

3.9 - 6.4 N·m (0.40 - 0.65 kgf·m, 2.9 - 4.7 lb·ft, 34.7 - 56.4 lb·in)

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Rear Bumper Beam Antenna

1.	Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.

2.	Disconnect the rear bumper beam antenna connector (A).

3.	Remove the rear bumper beam antenna (A) after removing the screws.

Front Bumper Beam Antenna

1.	Remove the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")

2.	Disconnect the front bumper beam antenna connector (A).

3.	Remove the front bumper beam antenna (A) after removing the screws.

Front Door Antenna #1

1.	Remove the front door trim. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")

2.	Remove the front door antenna (A) by removing the screws after disconnecting the connector (B).

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

On Vehicle Inspection Diagnostic with KDS 1. The smart key system can quickly diagnosed for problems with the KDS (Refer ...

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