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Repair procedures: 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 Fixing Clips
    G06832290Courtesy 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
    G06832291Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the steering column shaft (Refer to STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT .
  5. Remove the door warning switch after loosening the screws and disconnecting the 6P connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Door Warning Switch
    G06832292Courtesy 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: Identifying Key Lock Cylinder
    G06832293Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.
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