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Repair procedures: Inspection

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the lower crash pad switch assembly by using the scraper and then disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 1: Lower Crash Pad Switch Assembly
    G07368480Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Check the continuity between the switch terminals as the ESC OFF switch is engaged.
Fig 2: Lower Crash Pad Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
G07368481Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.