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Repair Procedures: Removal

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

    (Refer to "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.

    (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

  4. Remove the wiper switch.

    (Refer to "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")

  5. Remove the ignition switch after disconnecting the ignition switch 6P connector.
  6. Remove the key warning/immobilizer connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Key Warning/Immobilizer Connector & Key Warning Switch And Key Illumination
    G09745067Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. After loosening the screw, remove the key warning switch and key Illumination (B).
  8. Pushing lock pin with key ACC.
  9. Remove the key lock cylinder (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Key Lock Cylinder
    G09745068Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.