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Ignition Switch: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel (A) (Refer to CRASH PAD ). Take care of fixing clips (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel And Fix Clips
    G04863581Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the ignition switch (A) after loosening the screw with IG ON and disconnecting the 6P connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Switch
    G04885273Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the steering column shaft (Refer to STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ).
  5. Remove the door warning switch after loosening the screws and disconnecting the 6P connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Antenna Coil
    G04863781Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. If it is necessary to remove the key lock cylinder (A), remove the key lock cylinder (A) after pushing lock pin with key ACC.
    Fig 4: Locating Key Lock Cylinder And Lock Pin
    G04863840Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.