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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds (A).
    Fig 1: Lower Shrouds & Ignition Switch
    G07369558Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the key warning switch and key illumination lamp (C) after disconnecting the connector (A) and key illumination lens (B).
    Fig 2: Key Illumination Lamp & Connector
    G07369559Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Key Illumination Lens
    G07369560Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. If it is necessary to remove the key lock cylinder (A), Remove the key lock cylinder after pushing lock pin (B) with key ACC.
    Fig 4: Key Lock Cylinder & Lock Pin
    G07369561Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.