LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Kia >> 2012 >> Soul Base, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Ignition Switch/Steering Lock >> Ignition Switch Assembly >> Repair procedures >> Removal
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Upper And Lower Shrouds
    G08329555Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the ignition switch (A) after loosening the screw (B) with IG ON and disconnecting the 6P connector (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Switch, Screw And 6P Connector
    G08329556Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the door warning switch and key illumination lamp (A) after loosening the screw and disconnecting the 6P connector (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Key Illumination Lamp And 6P Connector
    G08329557Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. If it is necessary to remove the key lock cylinder (A), remove the interlock cable. And then remove the key lock cylinder after pushing lock pin (B) with key ACC.
    Fig 4: Identifying Key Lock Cylinder Lock Pin
    G08329558Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.