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Repair procedures: Removal: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds. (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN ")
    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch And Key Warning Connector
    G07420225Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to "CRASH PAD ")

  4. Remove the ignition switch (A) after disconnecting the 6P connector (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Switch And 6P Connector
    G07420226Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the key warning and immobilizer connector (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Key Warning And Immobilizer Connector
    G07420227Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the key illumination lens (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Key Illumination Lens
    G07420228Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the key illumination bulb and cover (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Key Illumination Bulb And Cover
    G07420229Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. If it is necessary to remove the key lock cylinder (A), remove the key lock cylinder with key ACC.
Fig 6: Identifying Key Lock Cylinder
G07420230Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.