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Repair procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to the "CRASH PAD ")

  3. Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Start/Stop Button Connector
    G08313189Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the start/stop button (A) after removing the screws.
    Fig 2: Identifying Start/Stop Button
    G08313190Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.